Full Text Citations For
Award ofThe Distinguished Service CrossWorld War I To
Members of the U.S. Army

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FAATZ, STEPHEN R. Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 4,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Stephen R.
Faatz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Gilles, south of
Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. When the men of his battery position had been ordered
to shelter on account of enemy shelling, Private Faatz, in company with two other men,
rescued a French soldier from drowning in a stream. The act was performed while the
valley was filled with mustard gas.General Orders
No. No. 147, W.D., 1918Home Town: Milwaukee, WI

FAHEY, JOSEPH H. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Joseph H. Fahey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Fahey made three attempts
to silence several machine-guns which had held up his platoon. He retired only after he
had been wounded and his companions killed or wounded.General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919Home Town: Elizabeth, NJ

FAIR, HAROLD I. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 25,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold I.
Fair, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Belleau Bois,
north of Verdun, France, October 25, 1918. Lieutenant Fair, with a noncommissioned
officer, while in advance of our line encountered an enemy patrol engaged in removing
wounded Americans. They attacked and succeeded in putting the enemy to flight. The
noncommissioned officer was sent back for reinforcements, but Lieutenant Fair
continued on and captured an enemy officer. Later, with the assistance of others, he
removed to safety all the wounded.General Orders
No. No. 39, W.D., 1920Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

FAIRALL, GEORGE S. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: August 7, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to George S. Fairall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Fismes, France, August 7, 1918. While in command of a section of machine guns,
Sergeant Fairall made a reconnaissance in advance of his gun position. Encountering a
party of the enemy he kept them engaged until he was wounded in the left arm. He
refused immediate evacuation and later guided a company of Infantry to a position in the
front line in time to avoid a serious situation. He continued to act as runner for his
organization until forced to be evacuated on account of his wounds.General Orders No. No. 11, W.D., 1921Home Town:
Steelton, PA

FAISON, JAMES K. Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 13 - 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to James K. Faison, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Vaux-Andigny, France, October 13 - 17, 1918. During the advance in the vicinity of
Vaux-Andigny, Private James K. Faison for four days and four nights worked
unceasingly dressing the wounded and gave them food and water. On five different
occasions, he went out over ground swept by enemy shell and machine-gun fire to rescue
the wounded, at times within 100 yards and in direct view of the enemy
positions.General Orders No. No. 133, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Bennettsville, SC

FALACCHI, JOSEPH Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Joseph Falacchi, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill 378,
near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. Private Falacchi with two other men occupied a
small shell hole on the front line, there being no other troops near except 15 men who
occupied a large shell hole a few yards to their right. The morning was foggy and about
60 Germans crept through the lines, outflanked the men in the large shell hole, disarmed
them, and ordered them to stand fast. Private Falacchi and his two companions
immediately opened rapid fire, killing six of the Germans and completely routing the
others, thereby rescuing their 15 comrades from the hands of the enemy.General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1929Home Town:
Philadelphia, PA

FALKINBURG, EDWIN A. Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 21, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Edwin A. Falkinburg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Chevieres, France, October 21, 1918. Private Falkinburg remained on duty
continuously for four hours, administering aid to wounded men under heavy shell fire.
Finding that he could not properly work while wearing his gas mask, he removed it,
although many gas shells were bursting in his vicinity. After being gassed he continued to
work for an hour until all the wounded were attended.General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919Home Town: Bernegat, NJ

FALLAW, THOMAS H. Captain, U.S. Army
167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 16,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas H.
Fallaw, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St.
Georges, France, October 16, 1918. In the attack on the Cote-de-Chatillon, seeing that the
entire advance was being held up in an open field by heavy machine-gun fire from the
edge of the woods, Captain Fallaw personally organized a detachment and led it in a rush
on the woods under heavy fire, making a daring and vigorous attack on the enemy
machine-gun nests, clearing the edge of the woods, capturing prisoners and inflicting
severe losses on the enemy. Through this gallant act Captain Fallaw gained the final
objective with a minimum loss to his command, and set an inspiring example of disregard
for personal safety and devotion to duty.General
Orders No. No. 131, W.D., 1918Home Town: Opelika, AL

FANNING, HARRY W. Corporal, U.S. Army
117th Trench Mortar Battery, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: March 5,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry W.
Fanning, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Chamois,
France, March 5, 1918. Corporal Fanning was in charge of a trench mortar emplacement
which was firing a barrage against an enemy raid. One of the bombs from the mortar fell
on the side of the emplacement and was rolling into the emplacement where the gun crew
and four other men were located. Corporal Fanning rushed across the emplacement,
seized the bomb as it was rolling, and unscrewed the fuze, thereby exposing himself to
great danger and by his heroic action saving the lives of his comrades in the
emplacement.General Orders No. No. 22, W.D.,
1929Home Town: Baltimore, MD

FARKAS, JOE F. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Joe F. Farkas, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. As Sergeant Farkas was leading his platoon in
an attack on a machine-gun nest, a bullet struck him in the eye, destroying its sight.
Despite this agonizing wound he continued in advance and put the enemy machine-gun
nest out of action, refusing to seek medical aid until the success of his platoon's mission
had been assured, more than an hour and a half later.General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919Home Town: Bradley, OH

FARMER, JAMES B. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 30 & October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to James B. Farmer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Soissons, France, Aug. 30, 1918, and in the Argonne sector, France, October 8,
1918. Secretary Farmer voluntarily established an advanced dressing station under enemy
machine-gun and artillery fire. He continued to render first aid until forced back by a
threatened counterattack, at which time he personally assisted two seriously wounded
men to the First Aid Station, then returning to the line and remaining with the unit until it
was relieved.General Orders 98, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Radford, VA

FARRELL, EDWARD J. Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
February 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Edward J. Farrell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the
Monte des Tombes position, France, on the night of February 28, 1918. Private Farrell
voluntarily obtained permission to run through enemy fire to assist a comrade who had
been wounded.General Orders No. 126, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Hartford, CT

*FARRELL, JOHN J. Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John J. Farrell, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. When the combat group of which he was a
member was held up by machine-gun fire of the enemy, Private Farrell left the group and,
crawling around to the flank of the nest, charged with his bayonet. The enemy
surrendered and his comrades took the gun, after which the advance continued. Private
Farrell was so seriously wounded during the combat that he died before he could be
removed from the field.General Orders No. 32,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Put in Bay, MI

FARRELL, THOMAS F. Major, U.S. Army
1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 8 - 9,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas F.
Farrell, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Bois-de-Moncy, France,
October 8 - 9, 1918. On October 8 when ordered to take and hold Hill 269, which was
strongly held by enemy forces, Major Farrell with great skill and with undaunted courage
and determination led his battalion to the attack, seized and held this vital point despite
the fact that he was attacked by greatly superior numbers on three sides and nearly
surrounded by strong enemy forces who showed extraordinary determination to regain
this highly important position. He held the hill until reinforcements could reach him after
darkness had fallen on October 9, 1918. His fearless leadership, utter disregard for his
own safety, and complete devotion to duty raised the morale of his battalion to a high
pitch and inspired them to acts of great endeavor.General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923Home Town: Troy, NY

FARRELL, WILLIAM J. First Lieutenant
(Chaplain), U.S. Army 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: April 20 & November 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service
Cross is presented to William J. Farrell, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action at Seicheprey, France, April 20, 1918. With great
gallantry and with utter disregard for his own danger, Chaplain Farrell personally
conducted an ambulance from the battalion command post to the position of a supporting
battery, where he assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. At Ville-devant-Chaumont,
France, November 9, 1918, when informed that one of the men of his battalion had been
mortally wounded, Chaplain Farrell, in spite of extremely heavy artillery and flanking
machine-gun fire, made his way by running and crawling from shell hole to shell hole
until he reached the dying soldier to whom he gave the last rites of his church and with
whom he remained until the soldier died.General
Orders No. No. 49, W.D., 1922Home Town: Dorchester, MA

FARRIS, OSCAR L. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army Company C, 114th Machine-Gun Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Oscar L. Farris, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near La Hale Menneresse, France, October 17, 1918. While in charge of a platoon
of his company, which was manning the immediate guns supporting the advancing
infantry his platoon was caught in the enemy's counterbarrage and many men became
casualties. Lieutenant Farris reorganized the remaining men into squads, collecting
stragglers and was able to push ahead with all guns and reached the objective on schedule
time despite the heavy machine-gun and trench-mortar fire of the enemy. After reaching
the objective he offered his services to the Infantry commander who had him advance
four of his machine guns to protect his right flank, enabling the withdrawal of Lewis guns
on that flank for use elsewhere. His able leadership and initiative contributed largely to
the success of the operation.General Orders No.
No. 12, W.D., 1929Home Town: Winchester, TN

*FARST, LAROY Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Laroy Farst, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
France, October 8, 1918. Making his way forward under unusually heavy shell fire,
Private Farst crawled to within 75 yards of the enemy's lines to bring in his wounded
platoon commander. In attempting this heroic mission Private Farst was
killed.General Orders No. 32, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New Madison, OH

*FARWELL, GEORGE W. Major, U.S. Army
361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 28 -
29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
W. Farwell, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes, France,
September 28 - 29, 1918. He displayed exceptional personal bravery in leading his
command to the capture of enemy positions near Gesnes, France, September 28 - 29,
1918. In each of these actions his troops were subjected to heavy artillery bombardment
and machine-gun fire, but due to his coolness and the inspiration of his personal
leadership and bravery, his battalion in each instance captured and held the positions
attacked.General Orders No. 20, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Los Angeles, CA

FAZLER, ROBERT Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company L, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 22, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Robert Fazler, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action in Grand Pre, France, October 22, 1918. After delivering a message to his battalion
headquarters, passing through the main street of Grand Pre, which was being enfiladed by
a terrific enemy fire, Private Fazler went to the rescue of a comrade who had fallen under
the direct fire and observation of the enemy, notwithstanding the warning that to go to the
man's aid would mean certain death to him. He gave the wounded man first-aid treatment
and successfully carried him to a place of safety.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Newark, NJ

FEATHERS, EARL H. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 12 - 15 & November 10, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl H. Feathers, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Cunel, France, October 12 - 15, 1918.
Sergeant Feathers, with utter disregard of his personal safety, voluntarily made five trips
into November 10, 1918. While an ammunition train was passing through a town, one of
the trucks was struck by a shell and set on fire. The blazing truck was abandoned, and,
knowing that it would soon explode and kill all those in the vicinity, Sergeant Feigle
jumped on the truck and drove it to the outskirts of the town, thereby saving the lives of
at least 35 people.General Orders No. 26, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Dover Plains, NY

FECHET, D'ALARY Major, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to D'Alary
Fechet, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vierzy, France, July
18, 1918. Major D'Alary personally led his battalion in the attack, during which he was
severely wounded in the neck by a shell fragment. After receiving first aid he rejoined his
battalion and remained in command throughout the operation. His energy and personal
heroism were material factors in the successful attack made by his battalion on the
strongly fortified town of Vierzy.General Orders
No. No. 3, W.D., 1921Home Town: Jacksonville, FL

FEEGAL, JOHN R. Private, U.S. Army
102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 20,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R.
Feegal, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, July
20, 1918. When his company was held up by a machine gun Lieutenant Feegal went
ahead under fire alone and killed the machine-gun operator with his pistol, thereby
enabling his company to continue the advance.General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918Home Town: Meriden,
CT

*FEGELEY, BYRON S. Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Byron S. Fegeley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Cierges, France, October 1, 1918. After having been rendered unconscious for two
hours by an exploding shell, Private Fegeley, upon recovering consciousness, continued
to administer first aid to the wounded. Later, while carrying a severely wounded man to
safety, he was fatally wounded by a shell fragment.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Hamburg,
NJ

*FEINBERG, HIRCHE J. Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Hirche J. Feinberg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Cunel, France, October 6, 1918. After all the officers had noncommissioned officers
of the company to which he was attached had become casualties, with the exception of
the company commander, Private Feinberg voluntarily assisted in reorganizing the
company and holding the men together, continually going up and down along the line
under the severe enemy fire until he was killed.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

FELITTO, CARMINE Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Carmine Felitto, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Binarville, France, October 4, 1918. When his platoon leader and a small detachment of
men were surrounded by the enemy and subjected to a terrific artillery and machine-gun
fire, Corporal Felitto volunteered and brought a message from his lieutenant to the
company commander, bravely making his way through the enemy lines, despite the fact
that he had seen other men killed while making the attempt. He brought the first message
from the detachment, which had been cut off from the company for 18
hours.General Orders No. 32, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NY

FENOUILLET, CARL Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Carl Fenouillet, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. Corporal Fenouillet, after his commanding officer and
four sergeants had become casualties, took command of the company, rallied it by his
personal heroism and exposure to fire and gallantly led it in the attack.General Orders No. No. 11, W.D., 1921Home Town:
Brooklyn, NY

*FENTON, NEAL D. Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Neal D. Fenton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Verdun, France, October 6, 1918. Corporal Fenton volunteered and went forward in
the face of direct concentrated machine-gun fire to the rescue of a wounded man. He was
killed while attempting this rescue.General Orders
No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Hutchinson, KS

FENTON, ROLAND T. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army Company B, 103d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Roland T. Fenton, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action at Belleau, France, July 18, 1918. Before daylight on the morning of July 18,
1918, when his command arrived at the jumping off position, Lieutenant Fenton
discovered that one platoon was missing. Not desiring to send his runner back through
the heavy enemy barrage, Lieutenant Fenton turned his command over to another officer
and with utter disregard for his own personal safety went to locate the missing platoon.
Although knocked down and wounded by a bursting shell he found the platoon and
guided it around the barrage to its position. Additional ammunition then being needed by
his organization Lieutenant Fenton went through enemy shell fire a second time, arranged
for ammunition, returned and in spite of his wounds advanced with his command,
refusing to be evacuated until it was relieved three days later.General Orders No. 6, W.D., 1931Home Town: Melrose, MA

FENWICK, EDWARD G. Private, U.S. Army
Section No. 517, Ambulance Service (French Army Attached)Date of Action:
June 7, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Edward G. Fenwick, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Abeele, France, on the morning of June 7, 1918. After having suffered severe injuries,
with no thought of himself, Private Fenwick walked some distance to camp and procured
assistance for the three wounded soldiers whom he had removed from his car after it had
been struck by a high-explosive shell.General
Orders No. No. 109, W.D., 1918Home Town: East Falls Church, VA

FERENTCHAK, MARTIN Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Martin Ferentchak, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of
Baulny, France, October 1, 1918. After the patrol leader had been killed, Sergeant
Ferentchak assumed command of a patrol which had advanced about a kilometer in front
of our lines. This patrol encountered the enemy and was exposed to heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire. In spite of enemy fire, Sergeant Ferentchak carefully observed and
sketched the enemy positions. The patrol suffered heavy casualties, but this
noncommissioned officer led the remainder of his group back to our lines and furnished
information which proved of great value to his commander in the attack which followed a
few days later.General Orders No. No. 53, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Chicago, IL

FERGUSON, DOUGALD Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Dougald Ferguson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
at Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, August 1, 1918. When the infantry on
his right was held up by fire from an enemy machine-gun, Sergeant Ferfuson seized a
rifle and rushed around the flank of the enemy's position, bayoneting two of the machine-
gun crew and shooting the third, thus enabling the infantry to advance.General Orders 66, W.D., 1919Home Town: Grand Rapids,
MI

FERGUSON, EUGENE R. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Eugene R. Ferguson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 29, 1918. It was here on September
29, Corporal Otis Heberly was shot through the leg by a machine-gun bullet. He fell out
in an open stretch swept by heavy machine-gun and shell fire. It was here that Corporal
Eugene Ferguson crawled out and started back with him, receiving a machine-gun wound
through the abdomen while in the act. It was here that First Sergeant Clarence Gooch and
Sergeant Irvin Cowger, disregarding all risks, moved out and with a rudely constructed
Utter, brought him back to safety. For these gallant deeds, Corporal Ferguson was
awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and Sergeant Gooch and Cowger were cited by
General Pershing for exceptional bravery.General
Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: Minneapolis, KS

FERGUSON, GEORGE H. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October
14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
H. Ferguson, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Romagne, France, October 14, 1918. After being painfully wounded in the leg early in
the attack, Lieutenant Fergusen continued forward, leading his platoon through an
unusually heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Later he left a shell hole in which he had
taken refuge and administered first aid to soldiers who had fallen near him, until forced to
abandon his work because of exhaustion.General
Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Newark, DE

FERGUSON, GEORGE L. Sergeant First Class,
U.S. Army 306th Field Signal Battalion, 81st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George L. Ferguson, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Bois-de-Manheulles, France, November 9, 1918. While making a
reconnaissance of the enemy's advanced positions, Sergeant Ferguson, alone, routed a
German machine-gun squad, who were setting up a machine-gun along a road over which
our troops were advancing. He continued the reconnaissance with the battalion
commander until the latter was fatally wounded, and then assisted him to a dressing
station, being subjected to heavy machine-gun fire the entire time.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Elyria,
OH

*FERGUSON, HAROLD Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harold Ferguson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the attack on the Hindenburg line
Corporal Ferguson assumed command of a platoon after the officers and senior
noncommissioned officers had become casualties. He rapidly reorganized the platoon and
fearlessly led it into effective combat through heavy shell and machine-gun fire. He was
later killed after reaching his objective.General
Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1920Home Town: Thiells, NY

FERGUSON, JOHN E. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8 - 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John E. Ferguson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Samogneux, France, October 8 - 29, 1918. Throughout the offensive east of the
Meuse, near Samogneux, Corporal Ferguson displayed exceptional bravery and
endurance as a battalion runner, repeatedly carrying important messages through intense
artillery and machine-gun fire after other runners had been killed in traversing the same
routes. On numerous occasions he alone was responsible for the maintenance of both
forward and rear liaison.General Orders No. 37,
W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

*FERGUSON, JOSEPH SIMPSON (First
Award)First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Company H, 110th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 30,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Simpson Ferguson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Courmont, France, on July 30, 1918: As he was re-forming his platoon in a sunken road
after a withdrawal, Lieutenant Ferguson went forward under enemy machine-gun and
sniper fire and carried to shelter a severely wounded soldier.General Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PAOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

*FERGUSON, JOSEPH SIMPSON (First
Award)First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Company H, 110th Infantry
Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 26,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Simpson Ferguson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. Lieutenant Ferguson was engaged in "mopping
up" the town, when he discovered a considerable force of the enemy coming from
dugouts and taking up positions in the rear of the front line with machine-guns and anti-
tank guns from which they fired upon the front line and almost immediately destroyed
five tanks. Realizing at once the heavy casualties that might be caused to our troops and
the impossibility of further advance by the front line, with this enemy force in its rear,
Lieutenant Ferguson, on his own initiative, assembled a portion of his men, skillfully
conducted them to a point on the eastern edge of the town, thence towards the west, and
captured the entire enemy forces, consisting of about 20 officers and over 100 men, thus
enabling the front line to continue its advance.General Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PAOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

FERGUSON, LLOYD L. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 8 - 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Lloyd L. Ferguson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Brandeville, France, November 8 - 9, 1918. After leading his platoon against a
superior number of the enemy, Sergeant Ferguson was wounded and taken to an aid
station, where he was ordered evacuated. He refused, and rejoined his company the
following day, and was again wounded while advancing at the head of his
platoon.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Chatfield, MN

FERRELL, WILLIAM M. Private First Class,
U.S. Army Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: November 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to William M. Ferrell, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, November 5, 1918. While
rendering first aid under terrific fire, Private Ferrell was severely wounded. In spite of his
injury, he continued to dress the wounds of a comrade, after which he helped him back to
the first-aid station. Even after returning, he displayed more interest in the wounds of
another than he did in caring for his own wounds.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: Ashland, MS

FERRY, BRADFORD Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Bradford Ferry, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Montagne, France, October 17, 1918. After three men of his carrying party had been
wounded and the others scattered by shell fire, Private Ferry organized a second detail
which he led through heavy shell fire to his company kitchen cook and returned after
dark with rations for the men in the front line.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Elkton, MD

FESSELMEYER, WILLIAM T. Second
Lieutenant, U.S. Army 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 14 - 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to William T. Fesselmeyer, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Grand Ballois Farm, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. On the night of
July 14 - 15 Lieutenant Fesselmeyer continually exposed himself to heavy gas and shell
fire while caring for wounded until he was overcome by gas and
exhaustion.General Orders No. 32, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NY

FIECHTER, WALTER First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 16,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter
Fiechter, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Agnan,
France, July 16, 1918. Although painfully wounded at the start of an attack, First
Lieutenant Fiechter refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead his platoon forward
until ordered to withdraw. His courage was an inspiration to his command.General Orders 71, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

FIELD, JOHN HENRY, JR. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John Henry Field, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Champigneulles, France, October 16, 1918. In the attack on the Bois-de-Loges,
when his company commander was severely wounded, Lieutenant Field took command
of the company and, although he himself was severely wounded, continued to lead his
men with great coolness and aggressiveness, being the only officer with the company. In
the face of extremely heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, he conducted the advance so
skillfully as to capture over 60 prisoners and 5 machine guns. Although his wound had so
disabled him that he had great difficulty in adjusting his gas mask, in spite of continued
periods of gas shelling, he refused to be evacuated until the following morning, when his
battalion was relieved by another organization.General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922Home Town: Nashua, NH

*FIELDS, JAMES O. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to James O. Fields, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Fresnes-en-Woevre, France, November 10, 1918. With utter disregard of his personal
danger Corporal Fields went into an intense enemy barrage to rescue a wounded soldier.
While accomplishing this heroic feat he was seriously wounded.General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Livermore, IA

FIELDS, WILLIAM E. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 14th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 14 & November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service
Cross is presented to William E. Fields, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Sergeant Fields placed his machine gun
on a forward and exposed slope and opened an effective fire on the enemy position. The
enemy concentrated machine-gun fire on his position, but by his fearless conduct he
continued to fire, and succeeded in silencing three enemy machine guns, thus enabling
the Infantry to advance. At Clery-le-Grande, November 1, 1918, after being severely
wounded, Sergeant Fields refused medical attention, directing the medical personnel to
other wounded.General Orders No. No. 27, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Uniontown, PA

FIGGINS, CHARLES R. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Charles R. Figgins, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Eclisfontaine, France, September 28, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers,
Corporal Figgins, with five others, advanced 400 yards beyond their front to bring in
wounded comrades. They succeeded in rescuing seven of their men, also in bringing in
the dead body of a lieutenant, while exposed to terrific machine-gun fire.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Wasco,
CA

FIIGEN, PETER Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 23 - 24, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Peter Fiigen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 23 - 24, 1918. On the night of September 23 - 24,
Private Fiigen repeatedly carried messages between his company and battalion
headquarters through a heavy barrage, until completely exhausted. On the morning of
September 26, he volunteered and carried an important message to battalion headquarters
through a heavy machine-gun fire.General Orders
No. 26, W.D., 1919Home Town: Perth Amboy, NJ

*FILLINGIN, LINNIE G. Cook, U.S. Army
Company H, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
March 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Linnie G. Fillingin, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in the action near
Pexonne, France, March 5, 1918. Cook Fillingin displayed courageous devotion to duty
by remaining at his post under heavy fire and after being wounded. He died from wounds
received, March 6, 1918.General Orders No. 88,
W.D., 1918Home Town: Coffee, AL

FILLYAW, WALTER J. Private First Class,
U.S. Army Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: October 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Walter J. Fillyaw, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel, France, October 5, 1918. Having been
wounded and ordered to the rear, Private Fillyaw nevertheless continued to administer
first-aid treatment to other wounded men under constant shell fire, until he was wounded
a second time, when he was evacuated, despite his protests.General Orders 89, W.D., 1919Home Town: Fayetteville, NC

FINCH, ROBERT L. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army Adjutant, 3d Battalion, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: September 28, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert L. Finch, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action near Bussy Farm, France, September 28, 1918. First
Lieutenant Finch voluntarily led a portion of the first attacking wave over the enemy's
position in the face of intense artillery and machine-gun fire. Later he, in company with
another officer, voluntarily advanced under heavy fire to the enemy's wire and cut an
opening for the passage of our troops.General
Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Tempe, AZ

FINK, WILLIAM W. Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October
31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
William W. Fink, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Remonville, France, October 31, 1918. Private Fink, a driver, was seriously wounded by
shell fire while going forward to the front line infantry trenches with his platoon, but he
remained at his post, refusing to seek medical attention until he fell from his horse,
exhausted.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Springfield, IL

FINKLE, BURR Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Burr Finkle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-sur-
Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. Private Finkle saw six Germans about to make a prisoner
of his corporal, who had been severely wounded in the ankle. He called a comrade and
advanced on the Germans, killing two of them, and took the other four prisoners, returned
with his corporal safely to our lines.General Orders
No. 108, W.D., 1919Home Town: Middletown, NY

FINLEY, ARCHIE J. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Archie J. Finley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes,
France, October 9, 1918. In the fighting near Gesnes, Corporal Finley's platoon became
isolated in a position far in advance of the rest of his company. In order to obtain liaison,
Corporal Finley twice voluntarily carried messages from his platoon to the remainder of
the company. In order to do this, it was necessary to cross two stretches which were
entirely open to the enemy's fire. In spite of this, Corporal Finley carried out his mission
successfully and completed plans for the withdrawal of the platoon that night. During the
withdrawal of the platoon, Corporal Finley repeatedly returned to search for wounded
men, whom he carried on his back to a place of safety.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: Winters, MI

*FINN, HENRY Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Henry Finn, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Les Franquettes Farm, France, July 23, 1918. Despite the severe bombardment of
machine guns, Private Finn went into an open field to administer aid to wounded officers
and men. He was killed while rendering aid to these men.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Portal, ND

FINN, JOHN J. Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company G, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John J. Finn, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east
of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the Hindenburg
line Mechanic Finn left shelter and went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire
and rescued five wounded soldiers. While in the performance of this gallant act he and
another soldier attacked an enemy dugout, killing two of the enemy and taking one
prisoner. This courageous act set a splendid example to all.General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1925Home Town: New Rochelle,
NY

*FINNEGAN, JOHN J. (First
Award)Corporal, U.S. Army Company F, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 16,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J.
Finnegan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne-
Marne Defensive, France, July 16, 1918. Although suffering from a wound received
earlier in the day, Corporal Finnegan exposed himself to direct enemy fire while directing
the defense of his position during a stubborn enemy attack. After having been rendered
unconscious by an enemy stick grenade he was carried to the dressing station. When he
regained consciousness several hours later he insisted upon donning his equipment and
returning to his organization where he continued to serve with great bravery until the
enemy was repulsed.General Orders No. No. 2,
W.D., 1931Home Town: New York, NYOther Award: Distinguished Service
Cross w/OLC (WWI)

*FINNEGAN, JOHN J. (Second
Award)Corporal, U.S. Army Company F, 165th Infantry
Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 28,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J.
Finnegan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Ourcq River,
France, July 28, 1918. While acting as scout and sniper Corporal Finnegan made his way
across the Ourcq River, obtained valuable information of the enemy, and returned to his
own lines, at all times under intense enemy machine-gun, rifle, artillery, and sniper fire.
His company concentrating their fire upon enemy positions indicated by Corporal
Finnegan, silenced enemy machine guns. He performed the same mission shortly
thereafter, and while so engaged for the third time within a few hours, he was mortally
wounded by enemy fire and died upon the field.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1923Home Town: New York,
NYOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI)

*FINNEGAN, ROBERT Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May
27 - 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Robert Finnegan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny,
France, May 27 - 28, 1918. Although mortally wounded Corporal Finnegan concealed
that fact, encouraged his men by his example of fortitude, and continued to fire his
automatic rifle until he became exhausted.General
Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

*FINNERTY, BERNARD R. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company H, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Bernard R. Finnerty, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Auberive, France, July 16, 1918. Sergeant Finnerty bravely attacked a group
of the enemy without assistance in a bayou near, and drove them out, thereby saving his
unit from surprise attack. While engaged in this courageous enterprise he was
killed.General Orders No. 99, W.D.,
1918Home Town: New York, NY

FINUCANE, PETER Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Peter Finucane, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches,
France, August 14, 1918. Corporal Finucane voluntarily exposed himself to intense
enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, crawling forward, in company with four other men
of his company, in search of their wounded company commander, who had fallen a short
distance in front of his company's position. After a fruitless search for the wounded
officer the patrol engaged the nearest enemy post and in a fight with hand grenades
destroyed it. Corporal Finucane then assisted a wounded comrade to return to his own
lines. The heroic conduct of Corporal Finucane greatly encourage the men of his
company, inciting them to heroic endeavor.General
Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923Home Town: New York, NY

*FIORENTINO, ANTHONY Private, U.S.
Army Company L, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 25, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Anthony Fiorentino, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Magneux, France, August 25, 1918. Volunteering to locate an enemy machine-gun
nest which was inflicting heavy casualties on our forces, Private Fiorentino advanced
alone and by drawing the enemy fire enabled his company to destroy the nest and
continue the advance. In exposing himself to the hostile fire, this gallant soldier was
fatally wounded and died on the field shortly afterward.General Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Rankin, PA

FIORITO, DIONIGO Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Dionigo Fiorito, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie
Farm, France, November 4, 1918. After many of the stretcher bearers had become
casualties, Private Fiorito, without assistance, carried many of his wounded comrades to
the rear, through heavy machine-gun and shell fire.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

FISCHER, JOHN C. Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John C. Fischer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of
Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. Private Fischer, with Private Charlie C.
Landon, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the
heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they
courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier, Private
Landon was hit by a shell and died a few minutes later. Private Fischer was wounded by
shell fire but returned to the first-aid station for assistance to bring in the wounded
soldier, refusing to have his own wound dressed until his mission had been
accomplished.General Orders No. No. 3, W.D.,
1929Home Town: Urbana, OH

FISHER, AARON R. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Aaron
R. Fisher, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Lesseux, France, September 3, 1918. Lieutenant Fisher showed exceptional bravery in
action when his position was raided by a superior force of the enemy by directing his men
and refusing to leave his position, although he was severely wounded. He and his men
continued to fight the enemy until the latter were beaten off by
counterattack.General Orders No. No. 147, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Lyles, IN

*FISHER, FRANK J. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 3 - 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank J. Fisher, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Beauclair, France, November 3 - 4, 1918. Largely as a result of his personal
bravery Lieutenant Fisher advanced our front line a distance of two kilometers, going out
in advance and capturing two German machine-guns and killing the crews. When his line
was later halted by heavy fire, he exposed himself fearlessly in passing among his men to
steady them and direct the consolidation of the position they held. While so doing he was
mortally wounded.General Orders 87, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Kansas City, KS

FISHER, HAROLD Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 25, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harold Fisher, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Riaville, France, September 25, 1918. While a member of the party making a raid on
Riaville, after the detachment had been ordered to retire upon completion of its mission,
corporal fisher voluntarily went forward at great personal risk of his life through
extremely heavy hostile machine-gun fire and succeeded in carrying back to his own
lines a helpless wounded comrade. His act was one of great devotion to duty and was an
inspiration to his comrades.General Orders No. 9,
W.D., 1923Home Town: Houlton, ME

FISHER, RUSSELL S. Captain, U.S. Army
61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 4 - 5,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Russell S.
Fisher, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Dun-Sur-Meuse,
France, November 4 - 5, 1918. After all means of conveyance across the canal had been
destroyed by enemy shell fire, Captain Fisher bravely called on his company to swim, he
himself leading his men into the water. The successful accomplishment of this task made
it possible for him to attack and capture the height of the east side of the river and drive
out the enemy, who were holding the bridgehead.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

FISHER, WALTER S. Sergeant First Class, U.S.
Army Company C, 304th Field Signal Battalion, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 28 - November 11, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Walter S. Fisher, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action at Grand Montagne, France, October 28 to November 11,
1918. During this operation our telegraph and telephone lines were being constantly cut
by enemy artillery fire. With utter disregard of his own personal danger Sergeant Fisher
went out many times, night and day, in an area that was covered with artillery fire,
including much gas, to repair breaks in the wires. By his example of personal bravery
Sergeant Fisher encourage the men of his platoon to assist in maintaining the lines of
communication, thus enabling messages of important military value to be transmitted in
times of greatest need.General Orders No. No. 22,
W.D., 1929Home Town: Minocqua, WI

*FISKE, NEWELL R. Captain, U.S. Army
7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Newell R.
Fiske, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July
15, 1918. Captain Fiske fearlessly led his troops in a counterattack through intense
artillery fire, inspiring his men by his gallant conduct. He lost his life while in the
performance of this act.General Orders No. 44,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Cranford, NJ

FITTS, WILLIAM T., JR. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to William T. Fitts, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Ribeauville, France, October 17, 1918. When a friendly tank appeared
suddenly out of the fog and opened fire on his organization, Lieutenant Fitts rushed in
front of the tank, signaling it to cease firing. He was wounded in the chest in the
performance of this act, but remained with his organization until compelled to go to the
rear due to weakness caused from loss of blood.General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1921Home Town: Knoxville,
TN

*FITZGERALD, HOWARD P. Private, U.S.
Army Company L, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: April 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Howard P. Fitzgerald, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action at Bois Brule, near Apremont, France, April 10, 1918. Private Fitzgerald displayed
coolness, courage, and the spirit of self-sacrifice in action, digging out a buried comrade
while under heavy fire, persisting in his work until he received a mortal wound, of which
he died April 11, 1918.General Orders No. 88,
W.D., 1918Home Town: Springfield, MA

FITZGERALD, JAMES Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Fitzgerald, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the battle of
the Marne, France, July 19, 1918. Sergeant Fitzgerald repeatedly volunteered for patrol
duty during the period of the Germans' occupation south of the Marne, and while a
member of a reconnoitering patrol, his patrol was fired upon by machine guns from a
German strong point. The patrol withdrew with the exception of Sergeant Fitzgerald, who
remained in the vicinity under a heavy fire and courageously continued his
reconnaissance until his mission had been accomplished, after which he killed two
Germans and returned with valuable information.General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: Elmira, NY

FITZGERALD, ROBERT J. Private, U.S. Army
Section No. 625, Ambulance Service (French Army Attached)Date of Action:
September 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Robert J. Fitzgerald, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Soissons, France, September 3, 1918. His ambulance broke down while he was on his
way to an advanced post along a road then under steady machine-gun fire. In spite of the
enemy fire, he attempted to repair the machine, but was unable to do so. Securing
assistance, he repaired it under fire in full view of the enemy and continued to make
repeated trips with wounded through machine-gun and artillery
bombardment.General Orders No. 15, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Ben Avon, PA

FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company A, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 9 - 11, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Michael Fitzpatrick, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action at Jametz, France, November 9 - 11, 1918. Commanding a platoon in the attack on
the town of Jametz, France, and finding the attack held up by the enemy holding a bridge
with machine guns, Sergeant Fitzpatrick gallantly charged the bridge with his platoon and
carried it, thereby allowing those in the rear to come forward. After capturing the bridge
he immediately reorganized his platoon and, charging into the town, captured five
prisoners and two machine guns.General Orders
No. No. 4, W.D., 1933Home Town: Hoboken, NJ

FITZPATRICK, MICHAEL F. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company L, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Michael F. Fitzpatrick, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Landres et St. Georges, France, October 14, 1918. After his platoon
commander had been killed, Sergeant Fitzpatrick took command of the platoon. Although
painfully wounded in the arm early in the engagement and constantly exposed to intense
machine-gun and artillery fire and gas, he remained at his post directing and encouraging
his men until his platoon was relieved late that night, when he was
evacuated.General Orders No. 32, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

FITZSIMMONS, THOMAS E. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Headquarters Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: October 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Thomas E. Fitzsimmons, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918.
Running forward to a slope just above the enemy's wire, Sergeant Fitzsimmons, although
exposing himself to direct fire of all kinds, was able to conduct such an effective fire with
his trench mortars, that a threatened enemy counterattack was broken up.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: South
Orange, NJ

FLAGG, DANIEL S. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Daniel S. Flagg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Meuse, Argonne, France, September 26, 1918. With three other soldiers Private
Flagg crawled across an open field, subjected to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, for
200 yards, to flank three enemy emplacements which were holding up the advance. This
volunteer patrol captured the machine-gun positions, killing seven and capturing 23 of
the enemy.General Orders 87, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

FLANAGAN, GORDON D. Private, U.S. Army
Battery A, 313th Field Artillery, 80th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Gordon D. Flanagan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Dannevoux, France, September 28, 1918. The fieldpiece of which Private Flanagan
was gunner was moved by hand to a position exposed to observation and enemy fire, in
order to deliver direct fire upon the enemy guns near Vilosnes. The officer in charge was
called away early in the engagement and Private Flanagan took command during the
critical period and fired 200 rounds at enemy guns. In spite of the heavy enemy fire
concentrated upon his position, he delivered a very effective fire on the enemy. He ceased
to fire only after his gun had been struck by shell splinters from both front and
rear.General Orders No. No. 24, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Red Creek, WV

FLANAGAN, HUGH M. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh
M. Flanagan, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Cutry, France, July 18, 1918. Lieutenant Flanagan personally led his platoon in an attack
on several machine-gun nests which were holding up the advance of the entire battalion.
At times he was 50 yards in advance of his men. His action so inspired his command that
the enemy strong point was destroyed and 100 prisoners were captured. He was severely
wounded in the attack.General Orders No. 126,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Fond du Lac, WI

FLANNERY, HARRY E. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 341st Machine-Gun Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harry E. Flannery, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
in the Bois-de-Bantheville, France, November 1, 1918. During heavy enemy shell fire
Sergeant Flannery kept excellent control over his gun section and, when severely
wounded, refused to be cared for until other men received first aid.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Hillsview,
SD

FLANNERY, WALTER R. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 70th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June 3,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Walter R.
Flannery, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sauvigny, France, June 3, 1918. At great peril to his life on the night of June, 1918, First
Lieutenant Flannery voluntarily swam the River Marne, near Sauvigny, France, and
brought back a wounded French soldier, who, having escaped from his German captors,
was unable to return to his own lines.General
Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

FLEET, GEORGE T. Captain, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
21,1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
T. Fleet, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Berzy-le-Sec, France,
July 21, 1918. Amid showers of machine-gun bullets and artillery shells of all calibers,
Captain Fleet gallantly proceeded to the front lines for vital information needed by the
division commander, and accomplished his mission in spite of the great danger to which
he was exposed.General Orders No. No. 132,
W.D., 1918Home Town: Douglas, AZ

FLEGEL, FRANK H. Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank H. Flegel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Nantillois, France, September 29, 1918. When his platoon had been ordered to cover
because of the annihilating machine-gun and artillery fire, Private Flegel accompanied
another soldier to the rescue of a comrade who was lying 300 yards distant. The journey
was made through heavy and continuous fire, but Private Flegel, with his fellow soldier,
succeeded in bringing their wounded comrade to safety.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

*FLEISCHMAN, FRANK F. Private, U.S.
Army Company K, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank F. Fleischman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Balschwiller, Alsace, August 31, 1918. After a raid against enemy trenches,
Private Fleischman volunteered to accompany his platoon leader into November of the
platoon who had been wounded. While engaged in this courageous duty he was mortally
wounded.General Orders No. No. 102, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Back River, MD

*FLEMING, JOHN L. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John L. Fleming, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Apremont, France, October 2, 1918. When the advance of his organization was held up
by a strong enemy counterattack, and his company was suffering heavy casualties from
enfilading fire from the enemy position on Chene Tondu Hill, Sergeant Fleming placed
two automatic rifle teams in a position in advance of our front line. He directed the fire of
these guns until he fell mortally wounded. His conduct was a material factor in the
successful repulse of the enemy.General Orders
No. No. 11, W.D., 1921Home Town: Grove City, PA

FLEMING, PATRICK F. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Patrick F. Fleming, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Oderon,
Alsace, July 12, 1918. Private Fleming bravely attempted to pick up and throw away a
live grenade that had fallen among five soldiers, but because of irregularities of the trench
he could not reach it before it burst. He thrust his foot on it, thereby saving his
companions from death or injury but causing wounds that necessitated amputation of the
foot.General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919Home
Town: St. Louis, MO

FLEMING, SAMUEL WILSON, JR. Major,
U.S. Army 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Samuel Wilson Fleming, Jr., Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Beaumont, France, November 9, 1918. On the night of November 9, Major Fleming
received a serious and painful wound from a high-explosive shell, but refused to be
evacuated, and continued in command of his battalion until the signing of the armistice
on November 11. He was exposed not only to heavy enemy fire but to severe weather
conditions as well.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Harrisburg, PA

FLEMING, THOMAS W. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Thomas W. Fleming, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Romagne and Bantheville, France, October 14, 1918. When the advance was held up by
fire from an enemy machine gun, Corporal Fleming, with utter disregard of personal
danger, rushed out alone in the face of terrific machine-gun and shell fire, attacked the
machine-gun nest, killing the gunner, capturing the four remaining members of the crew
and bringing them back to our lines.General Orders
98, W.D., 1919Home Town: Merrill, MI

FLESHER, HERBERT W. Sergeant First Class,
U.S. Army Company B, 112th Engineers, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Herbert W. Flesher, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Heuvel, Belgium, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Flesher, with two other
soldiers, crossed the Scheldt River after two attempts and succeeded in stretching a line
for the bridge across the stream. They were discovered and fired upon by the enemy, but
they continued at work driving stakes and made a second trip across the river to obtain
wire, despite the fact that a violent artillery barrage had been laid down on their
positions.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Cleveland, OH

FLETCHER, ALLEN Captain, U.S. Army
362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 29,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Allen
Fletcher, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Gesnes, France,
September 29, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Captain Fletcher continued to
lead his company in the assault of Gesnes; then, much weakened by his wound, he
reorganized his company and directed its employment as a covering detachment in the
withdrawal. He remained with his company until ordered to leave his post and received
medical treatment. He showed throughout the engagement a devotion to duty only
exceeded by his utter disregard of personal safety.General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919Home Town: Victorville, CA

FLETCHER, JEFFERSON B. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army Section No. 517, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Jefferson B. Fletcher, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Autry (Ardennes), France, October 6, 1918. First Lieutenant Fletcher was on his way to
establish an advance aid station during a heavy bombardment when he was wounded by a
shell fragment and his right ear drum broken. Two men accompanying him were killed,
and the concussion of the exploding shell knocked him into a ditch full of water, where
he lay for an hour. Displaying unfaltering devotion to duty, he continued on his mission,
established the aid station, and remained in command of his section.General Orders No. No. 137, W.D., 1918Home Town: New
York, NY

*FLETCHER, LEE C. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August
10 - 13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Lee C. Fletcher, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Fismette, France, August 10 - 13, 1918. When his battalion was attacked by a greatly
superior force, Lieutenant Fletcher, intelligence officer, organized a detachment and
successfully defended an important position. Later, when our barrage was falling short,
he voluntarily carried a message to the artillery for the purpose of correcting the
fire.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Wellsburg, NY

FLING, JOHN H. First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26 & 27, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John H. Fling, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action at Cheppy, France, September 26 and 27, 1918. When his company commander
was killed and his company left without officers, Sergeant Fling took command of the
company, successfully withdrew it from the midst of machine-gun nests, reorganized it
and continued the advance. He was severely wounded in the head next day, but insisted
on remaining on duty with his company and advancing in the attack, notwithstanding the
fact that the advance was over a gassed area and his wounds prevented his wearing a gas
mask.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: St. Louis, MO

FLINT, JOHN H. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 15 & September 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to John H. Flint, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Ferme de Jonchery, France, July 15, 1918, and near La Marche,
France, September 23, 1918. Stationed with the company train near a French battery of
artillery, Sergeant Flint, then a mechanic, left a concrete shelter and volunteered to carry
a severely wounded French soldier to the dressing station. To reach the dressing station,
over a kilometer away, he crossed an open field, subjected at the time to intense artillery
bombardment. Later when a 150-millimeter shell burst near a shelter tent in which he was
sleeping, killing one and wounding three noncommissioned officers and hurling Sergeant
Flint several yards, he called assistance and supervised the care of the
wounded.General Orders No. 59, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

FLOOD, JAMES E. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 11, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to James E. Flood, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Romagne, France, October 11, 1918. Sergeant Flood kept his platoon advancing under
heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and although seriously wounded, continued in
command until the objective was reached.General
Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Dennison, OH

FLOOD, JOHN VINCENT Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 303th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June
24, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John
Vincent Flood, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Badonviller, France, June 24, 1918. Lieutenant Flood, after being severely wounded,
continued to direct his platoon with great courage and determination.General Orders No. No. 24, W.D., 1920Home Town: New
York, NY

FLORIAN, PAUL A., JR. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Paul A. Florian, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations
against the Hindenburg line Lieutenant Florian exhibited splendid courage and gallantry.
After having been twice wounded he continued under heavy shell and machine-gun fire
to install telephone wires to an advance headquarters.General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919Home Town: Troy, NY

FLOWERS, ABNER Captain, U.S. Army
167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 15 - 16,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Abner
Flowers, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cote-de-Chatillon,
France, October 15 - 16, 1918. Captain Flowers, after his battalion commander was
wounded and evacuated early in the attack, took command and reorganized the remnants
of the 2d and 3d Battalions, leading them to a successful final attack. Captain Flowers,
disregarding his own danger, made a personal reconnaissance alone and ascertained that
the enemy was preparing for a counterattack. Then leading his battalion in a final assault
the command repulsed the counterattack and captured or killed practically the entire force
of the enemy. His disregard for his own personal safety, coolness, and good judgment
were an inspiration to his men and encouraged them to continue to their final
objective.General Orders No. No. 13, W.D.,
1929Home Town: Ozark, AL

FLOYD, WILLIAM M. Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
William M. Floyd, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Les
Evaux, France, July 13, 1918. After seeing several patrols fail in the attempt to cross the
River Marne, during the night, Private Floyd, with three companions, successfully
crossed in broad daylight and in full view of the enemy, remaining in hostile territory
throughout the day.General Orders No. 32, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Norris City, IL

FLYNN, JOHN L. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John L. Flynn, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Consenvoye, France, October 9, 1918. Upon his own initiative Corporal Flynn advanced
by short rushes under machine-gun and sniper fire to a point from which he successfully
bombed and silenced an enemy machine-gun sniper who was holding up the advance of
his company.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Whiteside County, IL

FOCHT, JOHN A. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Company B, 315th Engineers, 90th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October
27, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A.
Focht, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Madeline
Farm, October 27, 1918. Knocked down and severely wounded when enemy shells hit the
building where his company was at mess, Lieutenant Focht remained in the shelled area
and, with the assistance of one of his men, carried out the wounded to a place of safety,
where their wounds could be dressed.General
Orders 87, W.D., 1919Home Town: Sweetwater, TX

FOGG, PRESTON DOANE First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Preston Doane Fogg, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Champigneulles, France, October 16, 1918. After leading his company in the attack
on Champigneulles and thereafter successfully withdrawing the remnants of his
command, Lieutenant Fogg, although himself wounded, carried to shelter another
wounded officer, who was unable to walk.General
Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Brighton, MA

FOGO, EDWARD T. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army Company C, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Edward T. Fogo, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near La Selle River, France, October 18, 1918. When his company had received
orders to advance from the front line, First Lieutenant Fogo, then in command, led the
company to its objective, despite severe wounds he had received prior to the start of the
attack. He refused treatment until the mission was complete, when he went to the
dressing station. He returned as soon as possible and remained with his company during
the entire operations.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Wellsville, OH

FOLEY, HARRY J. Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Harry J. Foley, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cierges,
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. After he had been wounded in both
arms Private Foley collected ammunition from the dead and wounded who were lying on
the battle field, and carried it under fire to his comrades on the firing line.General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918Home Town:
Waterford, MI

FOLEY, THOMAS F. Captain, U.S. Army
101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15 - 22,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas F.
Foley, Captain, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action near
Vaux, France, July 15 to 22, 1918. Throughout the four days of the advance Captain
Foley commanded and led his battalion with exceptional bravery and judgment, thereby
inspiring his men. When strong resistance was encountered he personally went forward
and reconnoitered the terrain under heavy machine-gun and sniper fire, and on July 15
and again on July 22 he personally led his battalion in successful attacks.General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918Home Town:
Worcester, MA

FOLLIS, CHARLES Captain, U.S. Army
125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 31,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Follis, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July
31, 1918. After the capture of Hill 212, near Sergy, Captain (then 1st Lieutenant) Follis
personally directed the consolidation of the position. He continually exposed himself to
sweeping machine-gun fire while looking after the care and evacuation of all wounded
men on the field, personally making sure that all were taken to the Aid
Station.General Orders 64, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Sault Ste. Marie, MI

*FOLSOM, JOHN V. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company L, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John V. Folsom, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action in Bois-Cummunal-de-Cierges, east of Exmorieux Ferme, France, September 28,
1918. His company, checked by a heavy barrage of machine gun and artillery fire, with
gas shells interspersed, Private Folsom volunteered to carry an important message from
his company commander to the commander of an artillery unit. With great gallantry he
accomplished his mission in the face of intense enemy fire. He was killed in action on
October 10, 1918, fighting for Hill 255. His high courage and splendid soldierly qualities
were important factors in the operations of his company, and inspired his comrades to
great endeavors.General Orders No. 9, W.D.,
1923Home Town: Cedarhill, ID

FOLSOM, LYNN H. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 8
-20, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lynn
H. Folsom, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Fremont, France, October 8 - 20, 1918. Although he was painfully wounded on October
8, Lieutenant Folsom remained on duty, taking command of his company six days later,
when he was the only officer present, and effectively reorganizing the command after its
strength had been greatly reduced. Still suffering from his wound, Lieutenant Folsom led
his company in attack on October 17 and stayed at his post for two days thereafter until
his battalion was relieved.General Orders No. No.
137, W.D., 1918Home Town: Elizabethton, TN

*FOLZ, ALEXANDER Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Alexander Folz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. While leading his squad in attack on a machine-
gun nest, Corporal Folz's automatic rifleman was wounded, and unable to continue.
Captain Folz took the gun, and, firing as he advanced, put the machine gun out of action,
but he was so badly wounded during the exploit that he died from his wounds a few
minutes after.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Rockford, IL

FOOKS, HERBERT C. Major, U.S. Army
145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 4,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert C.
Fooks, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne, Belgium,
November 4, 1918. Although severely wounded and his jaw shattered by a machine-gun
bullet, Major Fooks refused to be evacuated, administered first aid himself, and continued
to fearlessly direct his battalion during a strong counterattack. The personal example of
this officer was a vital factor in the success of the operation.General Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1920Home Town: Salisbury,
MD

FORBES, BURT T. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Burt T. Forbes, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ypres,
Belgium, September 1, 1918. While his patrol was acting as a flank guard, with orders
not to fire unless absolutely necessary, Corporal Forbes detected an enemy patrol of eight
men approaching and starting to set up a machine-gun. Crawling forward alone, he
charged the enemy patrol and single-handed killed three Germans and routed the other
five.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Greenville, NC

FORBIS, FRED M. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company D, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Fred M. Forbis, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action southeast of Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. Private Forbis, a member of
the leading combat group of his platoon encountered a machine-gun nest of six guns;
although only one hundred feet from the nest, he remained at his automatic rifle pouring
in such a sheath of bullets on the enemy that it enabled his comrades to outflank the nest.
He remained at his post until severely wounded. His exceptional nerve and coolness was
an inspiration to his comrades throughout the action.General Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Holts Summit, MO

*FORD, CHARLES M. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army Company D, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Charles M. Ford, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near St. Etienne, France, October 9, 1918. After all the officers of his company
had been killed or wounded, Lieutenant Ford took command of the company and, with
about twenty-four men, advanced beyond the main line, over extremely difficult ground,
capturing twenty-four enemy machine guns. Lieutenant Ford established his men in a
good position, practically isolated from the rest of the line, and manning the captured
guns, held the position under heavy machine-gun and shell fire for about sixty
hours.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home
Town: West Plains, MO

FORD, DARIS V. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 6,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Daris V.
Ford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on the River Vesle, east of
St. Thibaut, France, August 6, 1918. While his company was advancing ahead of the
Infantry toward the Vesle River, to put in foot-bridges, Private Ford, acting as liaison
messenger, displayed undaunted courage and utter disregard for his personal safety, by
time after time carrying messages through a terrific enemy barrage and heavy machine-
gun fire, each time successfully accomplishing his mission.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: North Platte, NE

FORD, FRANK M. Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 27, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Frank M. Ford, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 27, 1918. After he and a comrade had located a hostile
machine gun in a clump of trees 500 meters north of a chateau which their platoon was
holding east of Fere-en-Tardenis, they secured permission of their platoon commander to
attempt to force the enemy to abandon this position, and advanced over open ground and
in the face of fire. With their rifles they drove the enemy from their gun, killing one and
wounding another.General Orders No. No. 108,
W.D., 1918Home Town: Covington, KY

FORE, JAMES EDWARD Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to James Edward Fore, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St.
Martin-Riviere, France, October 17, 1918. While engaged with four other soldiers in
mopping up a village, Sergeant Fore led his men in a flank attack on a machine-gun neat
and captured the crew, numbering 18. Pushing forward, he organized a squad of
stragglers and captured an entire company of Germans, including two
officers.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Union, SC

FOREHAND, WALTER S. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company I, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Walter S. Forehand, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Sergeant Forehand showed
exceptional bravery and devotion to duty by advancing with another soldier, though
separated from his platoon, in the attack by his regiment on September 29, 1918. They
found four privates, also lost in the smoke and fog; and, with this small party, proceeded
toward the objective. During their advance, they surprised and captured ninety-two
Germans, including several officers, without other aid. They succeeded in getting all of
the prisoners back to the Military Police, and then rejoined their platoon.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: South Mills,
NC

FOREMAN, MILTON J. Colonel, U.S. Army
122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 4,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milton J.
Foreman, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ferme de
Maucourt, northwest of Beauclair, France, November 4, 1918. When the advance of the
Infantry was held up by heavy fire from hostile machine guns and artillery, which his
artillery was unable to locate and neutralize, Colonel Foreman personally advanced by
creeping through a heavy enemy artillery barrage to a point in the Infantry front line
where he could by direct visual observation locate the position of enemy machine guns.
Remaining at this post exposed to a terrific hostile bombardment he transmitted
information to the supporting artillery and directed their fire on hostile strong points until
the advance of the Infantry line was effected.General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: Chicago, IL

FORMICA, PIETRO Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company A, 29th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Pietro Formica, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Ville Savoye, France, August 8, 1918. After several other soldiers had been
killed in attempting to carry a message across an open field, under intense enemy fire,
Private Formica volunteered for this perilous mission and successfully accomplished it.
He continued to display marked courage in carrying messages under fire, until he was
wounded next day.General Orders 95, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Detroit, MI

*FORREST, HARRY E. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harry E. Forrest, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Forrest led his platoon in attack
against an enemy machine-gun nest which was impeding the progress of his company.
During the course of the exploit he was killed y fire from the nest, but his action enabled
his men to accomplish the capture of 12 of the enemy who were manning the guns in the
nest.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Baltimore, MD

FORRESTER, ROBERT R. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 327th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Robert R. Forrester, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 13, 1918. Lieutenant Forrester
volunteered for duty with other organizations ordered to make a daylight raid against the
enemy. His superb leadership and coolness under very trying circumstances greatly
reduced the number of casualties among his troops and his disregard of personal safety
greatly inspired his men.General Orders No. 103,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Atlanta, GA

FORSTER, GEORGE J. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4 - 13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to George J. Forster, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Verdun, France, October 4 - 13, 1918. Throughout the engagement of
October 4 - 13, 1918, Lieutenant Forster displayed exceptional coolness and bravery
under artillery, machine-gun, and rifle fire, directing the fire of his 37-mm guns, thereby
rendering invaluable assistance to his battalion commander by this action and in
establishing liaison and obtaining important information.General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1928Home Town: Kansas City,
MO

FORSTER, HAROLD R. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harold R. Forster, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the
Hindenburg line, when the advance of his company was held up by an enemy machine-
gun nest, Corporal Forster crawled forward to a small shell hole, killed four of the
German machine gunners with a Lewis gun and put their gun out of action, thereby
permitting the advance to continue. In accomplishing this courageous act, he was
seriously wounded.General Orders No. 20, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Clyde, NY

*FORSYTH, MATTHEW W., JR. Private, U.S.
Army Battery E, 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Matthew W. Forsyth, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. When his gun position was subjected to a
heavy enfilading fire, Private Forsyth continued in the service of his piece, regardless of
his personal safety, and was killed while in the performance of his duty.General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919Home Town:
Cheltenham, PA

FORT, HOWARD H. (First
Award)Sergeant, U.S. Army Company L, 28th Infantry Regiment,
1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 19 - 21, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard H. Fort, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 19 - 21, 1918. As mess
sergeant, Sergeant Fort established the advance kitchen of the 3rd Battalion of his
regiment under direct observation of an enemy balloon and under heavy enemy shellfire.
Due to congestion of traffic, the roads being blocked with ammunition trains, the delivery
of rations at night was forbidden. Sergeant fort for three successive days, voluntarily led a
ration train in daylight in constant exposure to enemy shelling from his kitchen to the
troops of the battalion in the front lines, showing splendid devotion to duty and utter
disregard for his own safety. His bravery and determined devotion to his comrades
inspired them to great endeavors.General Orders
No. No. 15, W.D., 1923Home Town: Anderson, INOther Award:
Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (WWI)

FORT, HOWARD H. (Second
Award)Sergeant, U.S. Army Company L, 28th Infantry Regiment,
1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 1 - 12,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Howard H.
Fort, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Exermont, France,
October 1 - 12, 1918. Sergeant Fort, then mess sergeant, company L, 28th Infantry,
displayed outstanding courage and bravery and exceptional devotion to duty by
voluntarily exposing himself daily to intense enemy artillery fire in conducting ration
trains and delivering rations to the front-line troops. This duty was performed during nine
successive nights under intense and concentrated fire, under untold hazards and
difficulties. Sergeant Fortís indomitable spirit, his devotion to his comrades, and his utter
disregard for his own safety greatly inspired the men of his organization and were
important factors in the successful operations of this regiment during this
engagement.General Orders No. No. 15, W.D.,
1923Home Town: Anderson, INOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross
(WWI)

*FORTH, HERMAN Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 341st Machine-Gun Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: November 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Herman Forth, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the
Bois-de-Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. Private Forth in the face of enemy
machine-gun fire, went to the aid of two severely wounded soldiers, carried them into a
shell hole, dressed their wounds, and, while endeavoring to get the blankets from the
packs of the wounded men, was struck in the head by a machine-gun bullet and instantly
killed.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Wayne City, IL

*FOSNES, ERNEST Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
19 & August 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Ernest Fosnes, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
during the Aisne-Marne offensive, France, July 19, and August 8, 1918. On July 19
Corporal Fosnes exposed himself to intense machine-gun and artillery fire to assist in the
reorganization of his company, which had become temporarily disorganized, due to
heavy losses. On August 8, when his platoon had become separated from the company
during the attack, he exposed himself to direct machine-gun fire in order to encourage the
members of his platoon in their task. He was mortally wounded a short time
afterwards.General Orders No. No. 5, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Montevideo, MN

*FOSS, SAXTON C. Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Saxton C. Foss, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah
Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. With exceptional courage, Private Foss voluntarily
advanced to flank a machine-gun nest, which was holding up the advancing battalion;
and, in so doing, was fatally wounded.General
Orders 89, W.D., 1919Home Town: Somerville, MA

FOSSETT, EDWARD JOSEPH Private, U.S.
Army Company M, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 5 - 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Edward Joseph Fossett, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action during an attack in the Courlandon Woods, September 5 - 6, 1918. While acting as
liaison between the 109th and 111th Infantry, Private Fossett was severely wounded by a
high-explosive shell, but refused to be evacuated until his command was relieved on
September 9.General Orders No. 72, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

FOSSIE, LESTER Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Lester Fossie, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Ferme-
de-la-Riviere, France, October 5, 1918. A messenger having been wounded by an enemy
sniper in the open between the lines, Sergeant Fossie immediately went to his rescue, and
brought him into the company head quarters over ground swept by machine-gun and
sniper fire.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Metropolis, IL

FOSTER, HAMILTON K. Captain, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 22,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hamilton
K. Foster, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France,
July 22, 1918. A courageous and inspiring leader at all times, Captain Foster particularly
distinguished himself for bravery and judgment by charging and capturing a machine-gun
nest that threatened his advance, although wounded during that action.General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919Home Town: New
Rochelle, NY

FOSTER, JOHN (AKA: WILL ROGERS)
Private, U.S. Army Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d
Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 18, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Foster, Private, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action under the name Will Rogers. (See alias for
citation)Home Town: , Unknown

*FOSTER, WALTER L. Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Walter L. Foster, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Acting as a runner, Private Foster carried
frequent messages between his platoon leader and company commander, exposed at all
times to heavy enemy fire of artillery and machine guns. While performing this
meritorious work he was killed by machine-gun fire.General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: Haw River, NC

FOUREMAN, ROY B. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 308th Trench Mortar Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: October 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Roy B. Foureman, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Brabant sur Meuse, France, October 23, 1918.
During the offensive action in Bossois Bois the four trench mortars operated by
Lieutenant Fouremanís platoon were put out of action. Under an enemy barrage
Lieutenant Foureman went from gun to gun, encouraging his men to continued effort
until his last gun was out of action, when he turned his attention to assisting the
wounded.General Orders No. 21, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Greenville, OH

FOUST, BENJAMIN E. Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company F, 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Benjamin E. Foust, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Exermont, France, September 29, 1918. After having one eye shot out,
Mechanic Foust refused to avail himself of the opportunity to be evacuated to the rear,
but rendered first aid to himself and continued to dress the wounds of his comrades, until
a heavy concentration of gas so affected his wounded eye that he was forced to go to the
rear. His work was the means of saving the lives of many of his comrades.General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919Home Town: Augusta,
KS

FOUST, JOHN W. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 22, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John W. Faost, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Cunel, France, October 22, 1918. After all the officers of his company had been
wounded, Sergeant Faust (then corporal) assumed command, and with great courage and
bravery organized a detachment, recapturing two of his machine guns that had fallen to
the enemy in a counterattack earlier in the day.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Lexington, NC

FOWLE, JOHN G. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John G. Fowle, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Juvigny, France, August 31, 1918. Under harassing machine-gun fire, and in plain
view of the enemy, Sergeant Fowle voluntarily went forward a distance of 150 yards to
dress the wounds of an officer. He returned for assistance after which he removed the
officer to a place of safety.General Orders 64,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Traverse City, MI

*FOWLER, LEWIS K. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company B, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Lewis K. Fowler, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Busigny, France, October 19, 1918. Private Fowler remained at his post,
covering the withdrawal of his company with his automatic rifle, in order that the
company might take up a better position. He was instantly killed while in the
performance of this mission.General Orders No.
32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Cardenas, NC

FOX, CHARLES M. Captain (Medical Corps),
U.S. Army 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Charles M. Fox, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Bantheville, France, October 26, 1918. Although he was suffering from the
effects of gas, Captain Fox maintained his battalion dressing station under a terrific
bombardment of gas and high explosive shells, which had almost demolished his station,
continuing to care for the wounded and refusing to be evacuated until blindness rendered
him unable to work.General Orders 66, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

FOX, FRANK Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Frank Fox, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ravine-de-
Molleville, France, October 15, 1918. Upon learning that a small party had been
ambushed by three enemy machine-gun nests and one soldier killed and an officer
severely wounded, Private Fox voluntarily accompanied an officer to within 50 yards of
the machine-gun nests, in the face of heavy enemy machine-gun fire, and assisted in
carrying the wounded officer to safety.General
Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1934Home Town: Rockford, MI

FOX, FRANK I. Corporal, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank I. Fox, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St.
Gilles, near Fismes, France, August 4, 1918. Corporal Fox, with other soldiers, made
frequent trips to maintain telephone communication between battalion and regimental
headquarters during a destructive bombardment. All other lines had been destroyed, arid
as this line was used by both Infantry and Artillery for communication with the rear, it
was of utmost importance that it be maintained.General Orders No. No. 139, W.D., 1918Home Town: Milwaukee,
WI

FOX, GEORGE F. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George F. Fox, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Juvin, France, October 15, 1918. Corporal Fox exposed himself to machine-gun fire to
rescue a wounded comrade who lay in an exposed position. While crawling out to bring
in his comrade he was under direct enemy observation and bursts of machine-gun
fire.General Orders No. No. 10, W.D.,
1920Home Town: New York, NY

FOX, MATHEW S. Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery F, 104th Field Artillery, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Mathew S. Fox, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Consenvoye, France, November 4, 1918. While the battery position was being subjected
to severe bombardment of gas and high explosive shells, Corporal Fox, in an effort to
rescue two wounded comrades, extinguished a pile of burning camouflage which was
used as a cover for the ammunition and fuses. While fighting the burning camouflage, the
ammunition was exploded by another bursting shell.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: York, NY

FOY, RICHARD Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company F, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Richard Foy, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Bazoches, France, August 14, 1918. Private Foy voluntarily exposed himself to intense
machine-gun and artillery fire, crawling forward, in company with four other men of his
company, in search of their wounded company commander who had fallen a short
distance in front of his company's position. After a fruitless search for the wounded
officer, the patrol engaged the nearest enemy post and in a fight with hand grenades
destroyed it. Private Foy then assisted a wounded comrade to return to his own line. The
heroic conduct of Private Foy greatly encourage the men of his company, inciting them to
heroic endeavors.General Orders No. No. 16,
W.D., 1923Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*FRANCIS, RAYMOND Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery E, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 6,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Raymond
Francis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon,
France, October 6, 1918. While acting as chief of section during an important firing,
Corporal Francis was mortally wounded by an enemy shell which rendered all but one of
the section casualties. Although suffering great pain, he directed the remaining members
of the gun crew in firing until he was relieved.General Orders No. No. 29, W.D., 1920Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

FRANCISCO, JOHN Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John Francisco, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois-
de-Foret, France, October 12, 1918. Sergeant Francisco, then a Private, displayed
remarkable heroism and leadership. During the afternoon, the enemy made three strong
counterattacks, and it was during these attacks that Sergeant Francisco gathered together
fragments of squads and assumed command of them. He led them against the enemy,
approaching from the rear of the right flank, and was personally responsible for the
capture of four machine guns and five prisoners.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

FRANK, EMANUEL Corporal, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Emanuel Frank, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Launay, France, July 15, 1918. Corporal Frank with an officer and another soldier of
his company attacked a patrol of seven Germans who had captured four American
soldiers, killed one of the Germans and captured the others.General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919Home Town: Rockaway Beach,
NY

FRANK, WILLIAM J. Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 14 - 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to William J. Frank, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bois-d'Agrimont, France, July 14 - 15, 1918. On the night of July 14 - 15 Private
Frank volunteered and carried messages through heavy shell fire, after other runners had
been killed in the attempt to perform the same mission.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Wahpeton, ND

FRARY, FRANK M. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank M.
Frary, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm,
France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Sergeant Frary, with eight
other soldiers, manned two guns of a French battery which had been deserted by the
French during the unprecedented fire, after many casualties had been inflicted on their
forces. For two hours he remained at his post and poured an effective fire into the ranks
of the enemy.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Ogden, UT

FRASER, DUNCAN First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Duncan
Fraser, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918. With four men, Lieutenant Fraser captured a machine-gun nest,
which was delivering an annihilating fire upon his company and holding up its
advance.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY

*FRASER, HARRY L. Captain, U.S. Army
Quartermaster Corps, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 10,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry L.
Fraser, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brandeville, France,
November 10, 1918. Captain Frazer was directing a working party, which was being
heavily bombarded. Having been ordered to safety, Captain Fraser, thinking only of the
welfare of his men, went forth to see that all had found shelter, and was instantly
killed.General Orders No. 20, W.D.,
1919Home Town: El Paso, TX

FRASIER, LYMAN S. Major, U.S. Army
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 7,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lyman S.
Frasier, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France,
October 7, 1918. While conducting a flanking movement to reduce the enemy defenses
on Hill 272, at the head of his two assaulting companies, Major Frasier met a battalion of
enemy, formed for counterattack against our advanced positions, in the Bois-de-Money.
Disposing of his force with excellent judgment, Major Frasier himself conducted an
assault that routed the enemy, driving him from the field in complete disorganization.
Later in the action, when wounded, he refused to relinquish command, and continued to
direct the operations of his battalion until he had placed his troops on their final
objective.General Orders 78, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Amsterdam, NY

FRATUS, GEORGE R. Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George R. Fratus, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Aincreville, France, November 1, 1918. When telephone communications had been cut
off, Private Fratus volunteered to carry messages to the Battalion Commander. Though he
was wounded in passing through an intense artillery barrage, he succeeded in delivering
the messages.General Orders 95, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Providence, RI

FRAY, JOHN P. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John P. Fray, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St.
Hilaire, France, September 18, 1918. While under heavy enemy machine-gun fire,
Corporal Fray charged a machine gun single-handed, putting it out of action and
dispersing its crew. Later, as the raiding party withdrew, he assisted in carrying back the
wounded.General Orders No. 26, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Waterbury, CT

*FREDERICKS, CORNELIUS C. Private, U.S.
Army Company M, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Cornelius C. Fredericks, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Frapelle, France, August 17, 1918. Private Fredericks displayed great coolness and
courage under a heavy enemy barrage when he unhesitatingly went forward to destroy
enemy wire entanglements and continued this extremely hazardous work until
killed.General Orders No. 15, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

FREDLUND, VICTOR Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 315th Engineers, 90th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
25, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Victor
Fredlund, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Preny, France,
September 25, 1918. While withdrawing from a day light raid with his detail Private
Fredlund saw a wounded Infantry soldier lying helpless behind a heavy machine-gun and
artillery barrage. He returned through the intense fire and, finding that the wounded
soldier's leg was practically severed, he tourniqueted the leg and carried him 100 yards
through the barrage to a place of temporary shelter. Securing additional assistance, he
took the man to the first-aid station. By his courage and efforts the wounded soldier's life
was saved.General Orders No. No. 140, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Moline, IL

*FREE, GEORGE M. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George M. Free, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois
De Ogon, France, October 10, 1918. After half of his platoon and his officers had been
killed or wounded, Sergeant Free, under a terrific barrage and machine-gun fire organized
a charge to attack a strong point, which was seriously menacing the whole command. In
attempting this most hazardous task, Sergeant Free was killed.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA

FREEHOFF, WILLIAM F. Captain, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William F.
Freehoff, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action along the Marne River,
July 15, 1918. Under a heavy hostile artillery fire and fire from low-flying airplanes,
Captain Freehoff rallied and reorganized scattered elements of his own and another
company and courageously led them in the face of heavy machine-gun fire against a
strong machine-gun nest, killed and wounded several of the crew and captured the
gun.General Orders No. No. 56, W.D.,
1922Home Town: Vestal Center, NY

FREEMAN, EDGAR H. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
March 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Edgar H. Freeman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Ancerviller, France, March 4, 1918. Corporal Freeman conducted himself with marked
bravery as a member of a patrol of five men which encountered an enemy patrol of
eleven men, which it attacked and routed, taking two prisoners.General Orders No. 126, W.D., 1919Home Town: Montevallo,
AL

FREEMAN, PATRICK Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 27, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Patrick Freeman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
in the Forest of Argonne, France, September 27, 1918. Sergeant Freeman displayed
exceptional courage and bravery while leading his platoon against enemy machine-gun
and trench-mortar positions and putting them out of action. Although wounded, this
soldier remained on duty with his platoon, killing and capturing several of the enemy and
finally occupying part of the hostile trench.
General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

FREEMAN, ROBERT L. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 7, 1919Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Robert L. Freeman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Gesnes, France, October 7, 1918. One of four survivors of a platoon of 41 who attacked
Hill 269, Sergeant Freeman, with the three others, continued on their mission and held
the hill for some time without hope of reinforcements.General Orders No. No. 47, W.D., 1921Home Town: North Yakima,
WA

*FREIBERG, HYMAN Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 9,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hyman
Freiberg, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Chipilly Ridge, France, August 9, 1918. Although wounded in an early advance, Second
Lieutenant Freiberg went forward with his men until he fell from loss of blood. He
refused to be evacuated, and, while his wounds were being treated on the spot,
preparatory to resuming the advance, was killed by shell fire.General Orders 87, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

*FREML, WESLEY First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May 30,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Wesley
Freml, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny,
France, May 30, 1918. While leading his company to the relief of a company who were
holding a newly captured position, and while consolidating his new position, Lieutenant
Freml was constantly subjected to perilous shelling and even though twice wounded by
bursting shell, he refused evacuation. He successfully repulsed three strong enemy
counterattacks, and while engaged in a hand-to-hand fight with two German officers he
was killed.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Vail, IA

FRENCH, HENRY Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company L, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Henry French, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near St. Souplet, France, October 10, 1918. When his platoon was ordered to
withdraw, Private First Class French manned a Lewis gun, the crew of which had become
casualties, and, by delivering a heavy fire, successfully covered the withdrawal. Himself
subjected to heavy enemy fire, and, wounded in the course of action, he remained at his
post till the danger to his platoon was over.General
Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home Town: Maynardville, TN

FRESHOUR, ERNEST W. Private First Class,
U.S. Army Company D, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: June 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Ernest W. Freshour, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Ancerviller, France, June 6, 1918. After all communications had
been cut off and his platoon had suffered heavy casualties, Private Freshour, with another
member of his platoon, volunteered and carried a message through heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire to their company commander, giving him the information necessary to
reinforce the position.General Orders No. 35,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Marion, OH

*FRETZ, EARL R. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R.
Fretz, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courchamps,
France, July 18, 1918. After all the officers of Company E, 59th Infantry, had become
casualties, Lieutenant Fretz voluntarily assumed command of the Infantry company in
addition to his machine-gun platoon and personally led it forward to its objective. The
gallantry displayed by this officer while exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire
was an important factor in the success of the advance.General Orders No. No. 5, W.D., 1920Home Town: Dorchester,
MA

FREW, STEPHEN P. Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 15 & 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Stephen P. Frew, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near St. Juvin, France, October 15 and 16, 1918. After seeing a runner killed by a shell
while passing through a terrific artillery barrage, Private Frew volunteered to carry the
message, well knowing that he had to cross an open space swept by machine-gun fire,
400 yards from Ravine au Pierre to battalion headquarters, in full view of the enemy. He
showed a courage and bravery which was an inspiration to all of his
comrades.General Orders No. 9, W.D.,
1923Home Town: Punxsutawney, PA

*FREY, AMEL Captain, U.S. Army 26th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May 27,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Amel Frey,
Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-Fontaine,
France, may 27, 1918. Captain Frey was seriously wounded while bringing his support
platoons forward during a raid on his sector by the enemy, but gallantly continued to lead
his men in the repulse of the raid until carried from the field by the stretcher bearers an
hour later.General Orders No. 126, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Toledo, OH

FREY, CLARENCE F. Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 7, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Clarence F. Frey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Verdun, France, November 7, 1918. Acting as runner, Private Frey was sent from
regimental headquarters to the front lines. On the way he was severely wounded by the
fragment of a shell, but he continued on despite weakness from loss of blood and dazed
from shock. He delivered his message before being evacuated.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Red Lion, PA

FREY, GEORGE J. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company C, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st DivisionDate of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
George J. Frey, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north
of Exermont, France, October 8, 1918. Private Frey advanced beyond the front lines in
order to locate an enemy machine-gun group who were raking the valley with their fire.
Upon his approach the crew abandoned their gun and retreated into a wood. Private Frey
pursued them into the shelter of the woods, firing upon them as he advanced. Upon
returning he discovered a wounded comrade lying about 50 yards in advance of our lines
in a place exposed to heavy fire. Private Frey went to this wounded man and carried him
to a place of safety.General Orders No. 60, W.D.,
1920Home Town: New York, NY

FRIEL, JOHN W. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John W. Friel, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Eyne,
Belgium, November 2, 1918. In full view of the enemy and under heavy artillery and
machine-gun fire, Corporal Friel, with two other men, swam the Escaut River and
assisted in the construction of a footbridge. The construction of this bridge aided
materially in the later successful operations of American troops in this
vicinity.General Orders No. 68, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

*FRIEL, JOSEPH Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 2 - 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Joseph Friel, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville,
France, October 2 - 5, 1918. Private Friel was on duty as a battalion runner during the
period of six days in which his own and another battalion were surrounded by the enemy
in the Argonne Forest, France, and cut off from communication with friendly troops.
Although he was without food and, toward the end of the period, almost exhausted, this
soldier carried messages to all parts of the position. Constantly under heavy fire from
machine guns and trench mortars, he showed an utter disregard for his own personal
safety. On the night of October 5, 1918, he was sent to carry a message through the
enemy lines to regimental headquarters. Several other attempts had been made, as this
soldier knew, which had resulted in the death or capture of the runners. He made the
attempt, but was killed in the performance of his mission by the enemy
fire.General Orders No. 16, W.D., 1919Home
Town: New York, NY

*FRIERSON, MEADE, JR. Captain (Cavalry),
U.S. Army 125th Infantry (Attached), 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Meade
Frierson, Jr., Captain (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Captain Frierson was continually at the head of his
company in the attack on Hill 212, near Sergy, and was constantly exposed to the terrific
enemy fire while leading his men forward. After the objective had been gained and the
men had dug in on the crest of the hill, he remained on watch the entire night, constantly
patrolling his company sector under the heavy rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire from
the enemy's lines. He was later killed while on a hazardous reconnaissance in the vicinity
of Juvigny, France.General Orders 64, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Nashville, TN

FRIES, GEORGE J., JR. Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 11, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to George J. Fries, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Cunel, France, October 11, 1918. For two days and nights Private Fries worked
incessantly as the only first-aid man with two companies in the front line. On several
occasions he went out in front of our lines under heavy enemy fire, to aid wounded men
and to help bring them back to our line, his pack and equipment being badly torn by
pieces of shrapnel.General Orders No. 35, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Carrick, PA

FRITZ, ALBERT W. Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
18 - 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Albert W. Fritz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of
Soissons, France, July 18 - 23, 1918. While attached to a machine gun company as an
ammunition carrier, Private Fritz, after being twice wounded, continued to carry
ammunition while exposed to heavy shell fire.General Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919Home Town: Berlin, WI

FRITZ, CLYDE A. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Clyde
A. Fritz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France,
July 18, 1918. Corporal Fritz accompanied a party of 10 men which attacked a ravine
infested with enemy machine-gun nests. During the exploit all except Corporal Fritz and
one comrade were killed or wounded, but they succeeded in silencing enough guns to
make further advance possible.General Orders No.
37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Kokomo, IN

FRITZ, LEONARD B. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Leonard B. Fritz, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Busigny, France, October 18, 1918. When his platoon was held up by an enemy machine-
gun post, Private Fritz with another soldier taking their automatic rifles rushed forward
through intense fire, skillfully placed the rifle in position and opened effective
fire.General Orders No. No. 133, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Laurel Bloomery, TN

FRIZZELL, CHARLES F. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 22,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles F.
Frizzell, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le
Charmel, France, July 22, 1918. While making a personal reconnaissance in front of our
lines Lieutenant Frizzell was seriously wounded, but crawled to the rear to a patrol with
valuable information. He ordered that he be left behind and that the patrol return with the
information he had obtained. The patrol returned and he, unable to resist by fighting, was
later taken prisoner by the advancing enemy.General Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1920Home Town: New York,
NY

FROMAN, HJALMAR Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Hjalmar Froman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gesnes,
France, October 3, 1918. Corporal Froman voluntarily and unhesitatingly left shelter
under heavy shell fire and, without thought of personal danger, rendered first aid and
carried a wounded comrade to a place of safety.General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919Home Town: Murphy, ID

*FUHRMAN, PAUL C. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Paul C. Fuhrman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Romagne, France, October 12, 1918. Corporal Fuhrman, without regard to personal
safety, operated and advanced his machine gun under intense enemy artillery and
machine-gun fire. By this act he disabled and put out of action two enemy machine-gun
crews which were holding up the advance of the infantry.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Brooklyn,
NY

FULLER, ARTHUR M. Supply Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company C, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Arthur M. Fuller, Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Cunel, France, October 14, 1918. Accompanied by one other soldier,
Sergeant Fuller flanked two machine-gun nests, killed seven of the enemy, and captured
four machine guns, thereby making it possible for two companies of his battalion to eater
the woods and continue the advance.General
Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Baltimore, MD

FULLER, JOSEPH M. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery D, 109th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October
4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
M. Fuller, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Apremont,
France, October 4, 1918. Sergeant Fuller left an observation post to aid in the rescue of
an officer who had fallen in a field swept by artillery and machine-gun fire. After
administering first-aid, he carried the officer to a place of safety, his prompt action saving
the officer's life.General Orders 64, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, PA

*FULLER, KENNETH E. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kenneth E.
Fuller, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux
Castille, France, July 18, 1918. When his company was temporarily halted by heavy
machine-gun fire, Second Lieutenant Fuller personally led a group of ten men in an
attack on the machine-gun position. He was killed while leading this attack, but due to his
heroic example the enemy position was captured and his company was able to continue
its advance.General Orders No. No. 22, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Exeter, NH

FULLER, LONZO L. Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Lonzo L. Fuller, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny,
north of Soissons, France, September 1, 1918. During an attack on a strong enemy
position, in the face of heavy fire from artillery and machine guns, Private Fuller, a
runner, worked unceasingly throughout the attack in maintaining lateral liaison between
units. The entire route which he was obliged to travel was exposed to heavy fire from the
enemy, and on one of his trips he succeeded in locating a machine-gun nest which had
been inflicting heavy losses on our troops. Returning through a rain of bullets, he
reported the exact position of the emplacement, which enabled the artillery to demolish
it.General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Lansing, MI

FULLER, SMITH Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company d, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Smith Fuller, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courmont,
France, July 30, 1918. After the enemy had been driven back from his position, and the
new line was being organized by the 1st battalion, a gap occurred on the right, toward
which the enemy made a determined counterattack. Sergeant Fuller, with utter disregard
of his own personal danger and on his own initiative, assumed command of a platoon and
rushed it into the gap in the line, where under severe enemy artillery and machine-gun
fire it was able successfully to repulse the enemy and break up the
counterattack.General Orders No. No. 22, W.D.,
1929Home Town: Uniontown, PA

FULLER, WILLIAM H. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company M, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to William H. Fuller, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Montrebeau Woods, France, September 29, 1918. With another soldier Corporal
Fuller left a shell hole and advancing under heavy machine-gun fire rescued one of our
wounded soldiers and took him to a dressing station. He showed marked heroism, the
mission being undertaken against the advice of his platoon leader.General Orders 71, W.D., 1919Home Town: Manchester,
KS

FULTON, SELMO Private First Class, U.S.
Army Battery C, 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Selmo Fulton, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Charpentry, France, September 29, 1918. When the rest of the gun squad was
wiped out by heavy shelling and he himself had been wounded, Private Fulton continued
to fire his piece single-handed until another gun squad was formed.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home Town: Odessa,
MO

FUNDERBURK, MYRON M. Mechanic, U.S.
Army Company I, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Myron M. Funderburk, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. Mechanic Funderburk was acting as a
stretcher bearer for his company, which was suffering many casualties as it advanced.
While he was carrying a wounded soldier, Mechanic Funderburk was himself seriously
wounded in the shoulder. He continued, under heavy artillery fire, to evacuate the
wounded until he fell from exhaustion.General
Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: Pageland, SC

FUQUAY, JAMES Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to James Fuquay, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Guillemet Farm, France, September 28, 1918. When Private Fuquay, an automatic
rifleman, was stationed at a particularly dangerous location, his rifle became jammed,
whereupon he took it apart, remedied the trouble, and again put it into operation. While
doing this he was wounded in the left arm, but refused first-aid, continuing to serve his
piece and direct fire on the enemy positions until completely exhausted from loss of
blood.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

FURBUSH, GEORGE W. , JR. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 1,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W.
Furbush, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux,
France, July 1, 1918. Although wounded, First Lieutenant Furbush continued in
displaying the greatest courage and disregard of all personal danger at all times.
Throughout the critical period of 48 hours, July 30 - 31, 1918, near Sergy, he particularly
distinguished himself when leading his platoon into position in face of fire on the crest of
Hill November 1, 1918. Immediately after the beginning of the attack in the Bois-de-
Bantheville, when his company was held up by a strong machine-gun nest and his
company commander and several others were killed, Lieutenant Furlong took a soldier
with him and with great gallantry and coolness attacked and captured the machine-gun
nest of four guns, killing or wounding a number of the crew.General Orders No. No. 4, W.D., 1927Home Town: Waltham,
MA

FUREY, JOHN PATRICK Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John Patrick Furey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Landres-et-St. Georges, October 15, 1918. Although himself slightly wounded while near
enemy wire entanglements, which position was boxed in by a hostile artillery barrage and
swept by enemy machine guns, Sergeant Furey, with utter disregard for his own safety
voluntarily exposed himself to great danger in going to the aid of a comrade, who was
severely wounded in both legs, bandaging his wounds and assisting him to the first-aid
station, all under heavy hostile fire. He then rejoined his command near the front line. In
the performance of this gallant act he was again wounded.General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: New York, NY

FURFORO, VINACEZO Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Vinacezo Furforo, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, September 26, 1918. With three other
soldiers Private Furforo charged and captured a battery of three .77 field pieces which,
protected by machine guns, were firing point-blank on the position held by his company.
This deed enabled his company to continue the advance.General Orders No. No. 5, W.D., 1920Home Town: Chicago, IL

FURNESS, THOMAS F. Lieutenant, U.S. Army
7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 1 - 5,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas F.
Furness, Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fosse, France,
November 1 - 5, 1918. Performing his duties as liaison officer in a most effective manner,
Lieutenant Furness also took command of infantry platoons, after the officers had
become casualties, and led them brilliantly. On one occasion he reorganized a platoon
after the leader had been killed and attacked a strong machine-gun position, capturing
four guns and 15 prisoners.General Orders No. No.
3, W.D., 1924Home Town: Brookline, MA

G

GABRIEL, HARRY S. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Harry S. Gabriel, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Molleville Farm, near Hill 378, Grande Montagne sector, France, November 3, 1918.
Between 6:30 and 9 o'clock Lieutenant Gabriel fought with two platoons through a dense
thicket against an unlocated enemy, who resisted with constant artillery and machine gun
fire. The two officers of the platoons on his left were killed, as well as his accompanying
officer, Lieutenant Rudolph E. Peterson. Although his men were decimated, he rallied
them four separate times and took command of the men originally on his left after their
officers were killed, and renewed his assaults against hidden machine-gun nests on Hill
370. His small group silenced 7 machine guns and captured several prisoners. He reached
his objective-Hill 370-in spite of terrific losses, definitely located the enemy, which was
the main purpose of the reconnaissance, and assisted in the capture of 7 machine-gun
nests. The extraordinary courage of Lieutenant Gabriel, his coolness and superb devotion
to duty served as a constant inspiration to every man of the 316th Infantry
Regiment.General Orders No. No. 14, W.D.,
1923Home Town: Watkins, NY

GADDIS, THOMAS Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company K, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Thomas Gaddis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near La Chene
Tondu, France, October 5, 1918. When his company had been held up by sweeping fire
from a machine-gun nest, Sergeant Gaddis, in charge of a patrol of five men, went
forward to reduce the nest. The patrol was once driven back by the terrific fire, but again
advanced. Fifteen feet from the nest two guns opened fire, killing three of the patrol,
whereupon Sergeant Gaddis rushed forward alone and killed the crews of both guns with
hand grenades. His action not only made possible the advance of the line, which was of
extreme importance, but also saved many of his comrades at a time when his company
had suffered heavy casualties.General Orders No.
50, W.D., 1919Home Town: Oil City, PA

GAFFEY, LUKE (First
Award)Private, U.S. Army Company F, 108th Infantry Regiment,
27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 28,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luke
Gaffey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France,
September 28, 1918. Private Gaffey displayed rare courage in leaving shelter and going
into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and rescuing wounded soldiers
of another regiment.General Orders No. 133, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NYOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross
w/OLC (WWI)

GAFFEY, LUKE (Second
Award)Private, U.S. Army Company F, 108th Infantry Regiment,
27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 29,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Luke
Gaffey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ronssoy, France,
September 29, 1918. When all the other members of his squad had been killed or
wounded, Private Gaffey picked up an automatic rifle and advanced alone against an
enemy position.General Orders No. 133, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NYOther Award: Distinguished Service Cross
(WWI)

GAGE, GEORGE H. Captain (Medical Corps),
U.S. Army 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: March
17, May 28, & July 18 - 22, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service
Cross is presented to George H. Gage, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action at Rembercourt, France on March 17, 1918, and at
Cantigny, May 28, 1918. Conspicuous for his courage, Captain Gage gave inspiration to
the officers and men of the command by his extraordinary heroism throughout the
operations south of Soissons, July 18 to 22, 1918, and especially at Berzy-le-Sec, July 21,
1918, when he accompanied the first line and attended the wounded in the open under
incessant machine-gun and artillery fire.General
Orders No. No. 117, W.D., 1918Home Town: Rochester, NY

GAHRING, W. ROSS First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May 28 -
31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to W.
Ross Gahring, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Cantigny, France, May 28 - 31, 1918. First Lieutenant Gahring was severely wounded by
machine-gun fire shortly after successfully leading his platoon to its objective. November
1, 1918. Throughout the two campaigns Captain Gaillot accompanied every officer's
patrol, fearlessly exposing himself to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, rendering
invaluable service to the regiment to which he was attached.General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918Home Town: Mount Vernon,
MO

GAINES, JOHN P. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 20,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P.
Gaines, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. Second Lieutenant Gaines stayed with his command and
led it to its final objective . After being wounded, he directed the consolidation of his
position, and yielded his post only at the command of a superior officer.General Orders No. No. 100, W.D., 1918Home Town: Bay
City, TX

GALBRAITH, FREDERICK W., JR. Colonel,
U.S. Army 147th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr., Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Ivoiry, France, September 29, 1918. When an enemy counterattack was
imminent he went into the front lines under a violent artillery and machine-gun barrage,
and by the coolness and certainty of his orders and the inspiring example of his personal
courage reorganized his own command and took command of other units whose officers
had been lost or diverted in the confusion of battle. Knocked down by a shell, he refused
to be evacuated and continued to carry on the work of reorganizing his position and
disposing the troops to a successful conclusion.General Orders No. No. 140, W.D., 1918Home Town: Cincinnati,
OH

GALE, CARROLL M. Captain, U.S. Army
131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 10,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Carroll M.
Gale, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Bois-de-Chaume,
France, October 10, 1918. Although painfully wounded while his company was
advancing to the final objective, Captain Gale courageously continued to lead the
company and later directed the front-line operations of his battalion until the line was
organized. Captain Gale was continuously under heavy shell and machine-gun fire while
moving back and forth along the line, and the example of his coolness and bravery was
an inspiration to his men.General Orders No. No.
56, W.D., 1922Home Town: Chicago, IL

*GALE, HUGH K. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 8th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Hugh K. Gale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of Cierges,
France, October 4, 1918. When the attack on Hill 241 was held up, Private Gale led a few
infantrymen and machine gunners forward under artillery and machine-gun fire to
establish a new line about a kilometer in advance of our front lines. He was mortally
wounded while making the dash forward.General
Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Liberty, NM

GALKA, TONY Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tony
Galka, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy, France,
July 15, 1918. After his company had withdrawn from their position, Private Galka
voluntarily returned to the former position, and throughout the night of July 15 - 16
assisted in evacuating the wounded.General Orders
No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Barnesboro, PA

GALLAGHER, CORNELIUS E. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company C, 309th Machine-Gun Battalion, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 28 - 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Cornelius E. Gallagher, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Grand Pre, France, October 28 - 29, 1918. Although painfully wounded in the
shoulder, Sergeant Gallagher remained at his post for six hours, without reporting his
wound. Even then he requested permission to remain, and, having obtained it, he
encouraged his men to withstand a threatened counterattack. He left the field only when
ordered to do so.General Orders No. 35, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Bayonne, NJ

*GALLAGHER, GEORGE Corporal, U.S.
Army Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 15 & 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George Gallagher, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Crezancy, France, July 15; and near Jaulgonne, France, July 23, 1918. On the night of
July 15, during the intense shelling which preceded the German offensive, Corporal
Gallagher made three trips through the fire and, collecting lost troops, conducted them to
their place in the line. On July 23 he led a patrol through perilous fire, and established
communication with troops on the right of his position.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

*GALLAGHER, JOHN M. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 9,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John M.
Gallagher, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun,
France, October 9, 1918. While his battalion was defending a hill captured from the
enemy, Corporal Gallagher was placed on the extreme right of the line, nearest to the
enemy, when an enemy counterattack was launched against their position. On account of
the severe casualties inflicted, orders were given to withdraw. Remaining alone at his
post after the withdrawal, Corporal Gallagher valiantly resisted the attack, advancing
about 30 yards, when he saw the enemy strip the body of his dead commanding officer.
Later, when his company drove the enemy beyond the former position, they found the
body of Corporal Gallagher, lying across his rifle. In a circle, facing him, were the bodies
of six Germans, whose lives he exacted during the unequal struggle.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Ginter,
PA

GALLO, JOSEPH Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 1,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Gallo, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France, July
1, 1918. Sergeant Gallo showed great bravery and energy and exceptional presence of
mind in leading his platoon through heavy barrage fire to reinforce a weakened section of
the line. Further, after the capture of a hill which was his objective, he pursued a German
officer, although exposed to heavy fire, captured him, took away his arms and brought
him back a prisoner.General Orders No. No. 117,
W.D., 1918Home Town: Silver Lake, NJ

*GALLOWAY, JUDSON PAUL First
Lieutenant, U.S. Army 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: June 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Judson Paul Galloway, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action in the Chateau-Thierry sector, France, June 6, 1918. Lieutenant
Galloway exhibited exceptional courage and leadership when, after being mortally
wounded, he continued to direct the steady advance of his platoon in the face of heavy
machine-gun fire until struck a second time and killed.General Orders No. No. 116, W.D., 1918Home Town: Newburgh,
NY

GALOFF, FRED Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 5 - 11, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Fred Galoff, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the
vicinity of Breheville and Ecurey, northwest of Verdun, France, November 5 - 11, 1918.
Sergeant Galoff displayed remarkable leadership and courage in keeping the men
together and calm under the terrific enemy artillery and machine-gun fire during the
attack on November 10, 1918. Although gassed and exhausted, he refused to go to the
rear for medical treatment and remained with the company, assisting in giving first aid to
the wounded and arranging for their evacuation, disregarding personal danger and
displaying a fine spirit of sacrifice.General Orders
No. No. 3, W.D., 1922Home Town: Elmwood, WI

*GAMMELL, WARREN S. Sergeant First
Class, U.S. Army Section No. 606, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Warren S. Gammell, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
northwest of Somme-Py, near St. Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant Gammel
showed conspicuous courage and devotion to duty in evacuating the wounded under most
trying conditions. He made repeated trips in plain view of the enemy observers over
roads under continuous shell fire. He was killed by a shell fragment while riding in an
ambulance to an advanced post. General Orders
No. 15, W.D., 1919Home Town: Madison, MN

GANCAZ, STANLEY Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company A, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Stanley Gancaz, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. When a German 77-mm gun, supported by numerous
machine-guns, broke the tank attack and held up the infantry advance, Private Gansaz,
with two scouts, made an encircling movement amid heavy fire, and put the gun out of
action, capturing the entire crew. They then cleaned out the enemy dugouts in the vicinity
and returned with 40 prisoners, including an officer.General Orders No. 103, W.D., 1919Home Town: Jersey City, NJ

GANDER, WILLIAM Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to William Gander, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel,
France, October 14, 19I8. Voluntarily advancing ahead of his company, Private Gander
captured an enemy machine-gun with three prisoners. The next morning, with another
soldier, he again went forth and caused the surrender of several guns and five prisoners.
His bravery in both instances greatly facilitated the advance of his company, who were
meeting with resistance from the nests, which Private Gander wiped out.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Springfield,
OH

GANNON, JOSEPH J. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
April 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Joseph J. Gannon, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Boise
Brule, near Apremont, France, April 12, 1918. Corporal Gannon displayed courage and
self-sacrificing devotion to duty in action against the enemy, voluntarily going with one
comrade to an advanced post in a communication trench and with automatic rifle holding
back advance of the enemy through the trench until his comrade was killed and he
himself severely wounded.General Orders No. No.
107, W.D., 1918Home Town: Cambridge, MA

GARBER, HARRY E. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Battery F, 21st Field Artillery, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 24, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Harry E. Garber, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Montauville, France, October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell set fire to the powder
dump of his battery, Private Garber crossed a shell-swept area to warn his companions of
the danger from the threatened explosion of the dump. He then re-crossed the shelled area
to notify his officers of the conflagration and returned to the burning dump to assist in
saving some of the powder.General Orders No. 21,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Beaver Falls, PA

GARCIA, AMADO Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company K, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Amado Garcia, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918. With two other soldiers Private Garcia
crawled 300 yards in front of our lines, through the enemy's wire, and attacked a hostile
machine-gun nest. The enemy crew opened fire on them at a range of only ten yards and
resisted stubbornly, but they succeeded in killing three of the crew and driving off the
others with clubbed rifles. They returned to our lines under heavy fire.General Orders 98, W.D., 1919Home Town: Acomita,
NM

GARCIA, GRAVIEL Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Graviel Garcia, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Juvin,
France, October 16. 1918. Private Garcia voluntarily went out into No Man's Land under
heavy enemy fire and administered first aid to a wounded comrade. While making his
way back to our lines with the wounded man he was himself severely
wounded.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Somerville, TX

GARDELLA, FRANK J. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank J. Gardella, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
north of the River Ourcq, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. When two enemy
airplanes flew parallel to our Infantry lines north of the River Ourcq, pouring machine-
gun bullets into our positions and driving everyone to cover, Sergeant Gardella rushed to
his machine gun and took aim at the upper of the two machines. Although he was
constantly subject to a storm of bullets from the planes and from enemy snipers on the
ground, he nevertheless coolly sighted his gun and riddled the upper plane. It collapsed
and fell in flames, striking the lower one as it fell and causing it to crash to the earth
also.General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918Home
Town: New York, NY

GARDINER, KENNETH Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery A, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 17,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Kenneth
Gardiner, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Eugene,
France, July 17, 1918. Suffering from shell shock and a wound in the shoulder, Corporal
Gardiner continued to carry messages over shell-swept roads until he was forced to go to
the dressing station by his battery commander.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Council Bluffs,
IA

*GARDNER, ALFRED W. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alfred W. Gardner, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in
the Argonne Forest, France, October 3, 1918. Attacking enemy machine-gun nests,
Lieutenant Gardner displayed the highest courage when he led his company up a steep
slope in the face of murderous fire. Before he could accomplish his objective he was
killed.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NY

GARDNER, ELMER W. Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Elmer
W. Gardner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons,
France, July 18, 1918. While acting as a runner, Private Gardner was seriously wounded,
but in spite of his injury, he struggled forward and delivered his messageGeneral Orders 7, W.D., 1919Home Town: Binghamton,
NY

GARDNER, GEORGE W. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George W. Gardner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Bois-
de-Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. Sergeant Gardner led his platoon through shell
and machine-gun fire in an attack on strong enemy positions, capturing two machine-
guns and assisting in the destruction of several others that were holding up our
advance.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Traer, KS

GARDNER, JOHN H. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John H. Gardner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Brancourt, France, October 8, 1918. After his company commander had been wounded
immediately before an attack, Sergeant Gardner took command of the company and led it
throughout the action. When his company was held up by machine-gun fire, he went
forward and killed four German machine-gunners, thereby enabling his company to
continue the advance. On another occasion he picked up the rifle of a wounded soldier
and killed three of the enemy. Later, when his company was almost surrounded by hostile
machine gunners, under his cool direction his men fought their way out, reached their
objective, and consolidated the position.General
Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: Hartsville, SC

*GARDNER, MARTIN E. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A,A, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Martin E. Gardner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Juvin, France, October 15, 1918. After his commanding officer had been severely
wounded, Sergeant Gardner took command of the detachment, and although severely
wounded himself, he gallantly led his group in the attack against enemy machine-gun
fire. At the conclusion of this successful attack, he was shot and killed by an enemy
sniper.General Orders No. 72, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Sharpsburg, MD

GAREY, ENOCH B. Major, U.S. Army
18th Machine-Gun Battalion, 6th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Enoch
B. Garey, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Gerardmer
defensive sector, France, September 16, 1918. Major Garey organized and led a combat
patrol which penetrated the enemy lines and returned with several prisoners. Although
exposed to machine-gun fire and later grenade fire from a superior number of the enemy,
he conducted his patrol so as to accomplish its mission and returned to our lines with
valuable information.General Orders No. 60, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Baltimore, MD

GAREY, PHILIP Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company I, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Philip Garey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Organizing a platoon of survivors of a battalion,
Sergeant Garey led them in attack against the enemy. Under terrific shell and machine-
gun fire, he advanced against the enemy machine-gun nest, and by the effective use of
hand grenades, killed or wounded the crew and destroyed the gun.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: South
Orange, NJ

GARIEPY, THEODORE T. Corporal, U.S.
Army Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Theodore T. Gariepy, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action east of Bois-des-Grimpettes, near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France,
August 1, 1918. When two companies of another organization deployed in a field a
violent artillery fire was directed on them, necessitating their moving into an adjoining
wood, leaving their dead and wounded on the field. Corporal Gariepy, with a party of five
men, left the woods and directed the work of carrying the wounded to a safe spot, where
they could be given medical attention. He directed this work under heavy fire and with an
utter disregard for his own life.General Orders No.
No. 132, W.D., 1918Home Town: Detroit, MI

GARLINGTON, CRESWELL Lieutenant
Colonel, U.S. Army General Staff, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Creswell Garlington, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Merval, France, September 14, 1918. In preparation for an attack
by units of his division, Lieutenant Colonel Garlington helped establish an advanced
observation post. Learning a wounded officer was in front, Lieutenant Colonel
Garlington made his way twice through intense fire from artillery and small arms to
where the wounded officer lay and assisted in carrying him to safety.General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: Ednor,
MD

GARNER, CORTIS H. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 105th Field Signal Battalion, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28 - October 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Cortis H. Garner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bellicourt and Nauroy, France, September 28 to October 1, 1918. Attached to the
headquarters of the 6th infantry brigade as a dispatch rider Private Garner repeatedly
showed exceptional bravery throughout the operations of that brigade. During the
engagement near Bellicourt he particularly distinguished himself by his prompt delivery
of all messages under vigorous shell fire and bombing raids by enemy aircraft, riding day
and night in all kinds of weather.General Orders
No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Raleigh, NC

GARNER, GEORGE W. Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
George W. Garner, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Exermont,
France, October 4, 1918. When a German 77-millimeter gun, supported by numerous
machine guns, broke the tank attack and held up the infantry advance, Private Garner,
with two scouts, made an encircling movement amid heavy fire and put the gun out of
action, capturing the entire crew. They then cleaned out the enemy dugouts in the
vicinity, and returned with forty prisoners, including an officer.General Orders 87, W.D., 1919Home Town: Lonoke, AR

GARNER, JOHN B. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 16 - 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John B. Garner, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
north of Clermery, in Lorraine, France, on the night of 16 - 17 August, 1918. Although
wounded in the face and hand, Sergeant Garner went 50 meters up a road in the face of
fire from two German machine-guns and of exploding grenades to rescue a lieutenant
who lay 100 meters within the German wire, so severely wounded as to be unable to
move without assistance. Sergeant. Garner put the officer on his back, crawled through
the enemy's wire and from there carried him 500 meters across open ground, under fire,
to safety.General Orders No. No. 100, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Cedartown, GA

GARNSEY, CYRUS, III Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Cyrus
Garnsey, III, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Broyes, France, May 18, 1918. While the position of Battery A, 7th Field Artillery, was
being transferred to a new position on the afternoon of May 18, 1918, the enemy opened
fire on the old position, where a few men remained on duty. Observing that Corporal
John G. Flynt, one of these men, had been severely wounded, Lieutenant Garnsey, with
entire disregard for his own personal safety, rushed forward and carried the wounded
corporal to a place of safety.General Orders No.
No. 6, W.D., 1930Home Town: Seneca Falls, NY

GARR, CHARLES W. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company D, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 7,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles W.
Garr, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-a-Arnes,
France, October 7, 1918. Advancing ahead of our infantry Corporal Garr made a
reconnaissance of the town of St. Etienne-a-Arnes, and, in spite of the danger, exposed to
artillery and machine-gun fire of our own and enemy guns, he procured and returned with
valuable information.General Orders No. 23, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Spiro, OK

*GARRETT, VICTOR E. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 19
& October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Victor E. Garrett, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Berzy-le-Sec, France, July 19, 1918, and near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918.
Lieutenant Garrett displayed great courage and self-sacrifice during the four days' battle
south of Soissons, conducting his platoon with calmness and good judgment, especially
on July 19, 1918, when he aided in keeping his company together when large shells
struck among the men, personally supervising the care of the wounded and getting them
to aid stations, with utter disregard of his own safety, while subjected to heavy enemy
artillery and machine-gun fire. Lieutenant Garrett displayed extraordinary heroism during
the three days previous to the attack on Exermont, France, by refusing to be evacuated
although suffering from an injury to his foot, remaining at his post until October 4, 1918,
when acting as liaison officer, he with five men was suddenly confronted by 20 Germans,
and while leading the attack he made the supreme sacrifice. His dauntless courage and
excellent example enabled his men to take the Germans as prisoners.General Orders No. No. 12, W.D., 1929Home Town:
Kerrville, TX

GARRISON, FREDERICK R. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company A, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frederick R. Garrison, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action at Meurcy Farm, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 29, 1918. Leading his platoon
against an enemy machine-gun nest Sergeant Garrison, with only four men of his platoon
remaining when he reached the guns, captured seven prisoners and two machine guns.
Although twice wounded, he remained with his organization until its
relief.General Orders No. 8, W.D., 1934Home
Town: New York, NY

GARRISON, WILLIAM H. Private, U.S. Army
Signal Corps Company, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 20 - 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to William H. Garrison, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Chateau-Thierry, France, July 20 - 23, 1918. Private Garrison displayed great
personal bravery and skill in maintaining telephone lines between the regimental
commander and the leading battalion for more than two days. He patrolled the line
continuously and repaired it when it was cut during bombardment. Knocked down
frequently by exploding shells, and once buried beneath dirt and debris, he nevertheless
stuck courageously to his task, thereby making communication possible.General Orders No. No. 125, W.D., 1918Home Town:
Atlanta, NV

GARRITY, PATRICK Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company C, 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Patrick Garrity, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Remonville, France, November 1, 1918. When his company was advancing
across an open field an enemy machine gun opened fire upon it from the left front.
Private Garrity and two other soldiers being on that flank of the company, immediately
advanced alone at a run and with his bayonet drove the three Germans from their guns
into a nearby dugout, captured them and the gun.General Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920Home Town: Chicago, IL

GARST, HENRY J. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company H, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Henry J. Garst, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bazoches,
France, August 9, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers to destroy a hostile machine-
gun, Corporal Garst, with two other soldiers, boldly went forward through machine-gun
fire and accomplished this mission.General Orders
No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: St. Louis, MO

*GARTHRIGHT, JOHN E. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28 - 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John E. Garthright, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
in the Forest of Argonne, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. Private Garthright
distinguished himself time after time carrying in wounded under heavy shell fire until he
was finally killed while engaged in this self-sacrificing work.General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

GARVIN, FRANK W. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Frank W. Garvin, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. After the advance of his company had been stopped
by strong hostile machine-gun fire, Private Garvin, with three companions, advanced far
ahead of the front line to attack an enemy position located in a large farmhouse. By
skillful maneuvering in the broad daylight they covered all entrances to the house and
forced the surrender of the entire force of the enemy, numbering 36 men and two officers.
During the exploit they killed two Germans who attempted to take cover in the
cellar.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NY

GASAWAY, THOMAS Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 7, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Thomas Gasaway, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Fontaines, France, November 7, 1918. Corporal Gasaway, accompanied by three other
soldiers, volunteered and went out under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to rescue a
wounded comrade. Failing in the first attempt, they again tried and this time succeeded in
bringing the wounded man to shelter.General
Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Vanceburg, KY

*GASKINS, FREDERICK O. Corporal, U.S.
Army Company I, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frederick O. Gaskins, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near la Haie-Menneresse, France, October 16, 1918. When the advance of his
company was held up by two machine-gun nests Corporal Gaskins led his squad entirely
on his own initiative in the face of intense machine-gun fire against an enemy post on the
right flank. Followed by his men he rushed the position, taking it and killing two of the
gun crew. He then rushed a second post alone with his rifle, killing one of the crew. He
was himself killed before he could reach the post.General Orders No. No. 133, W.D., 1918Home Town: Chesterfield,
SC

GASTON, GEORGE F. Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
George F. Gaston, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly
Ridge, France, August 9, 1918, After being severely wounded by shrapnel Private Gaston
showed the greatest courage by continuing to advance on a machine-gun emplacement,
keeping the gun occupied, and thereby enabling a detachment to flank the position and
capture it.General Orders No. 128, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Findlay, IL

GASTON, PAUL J. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Sanitary Detachment, 121st Machine-Gun Battalion, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: August 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Paul J. Gaston, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in
front of Bellevue Farm, near Cierges, France, August 1, 1918. During the attack on
Bellevue Farm Sergeant Gaston worked energetically throughout the engagement which
continued from 2 to 10 p. m., to give first aid to the wounded and to carry them to the
dressing station. He was under fire of snipers continuously and frequently went into shell
and machine-gun fire to administer to wounded soldiers. His calmness and courage was a
source of inspiration to the combat troops.General
Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918Home Town: Rhinelander, WI

*GASTON, ROBERT A. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Robert A. Gaston, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Etienne, France, October 8, 1918. Corporal Gaston led three attempts to take an enemy
machine-gun nest under enfilade fire. In the final attempt he was wounded, but continued
to advance until he was killed by machine-gun fire.General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: San Antonio,
TX

GATAINO, ISAAC Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Isaac Gataino, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Thibaut,
France, August 8, 1918. Corporal Gataino showed exceptional courage and judgment
when patrolling the country to the flank of his company under heavy machine-gun and
artillery fire. He obtained liaison with the flank company and brought back valuable
information regarding the river to the front of our lines.General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

GATES, AUSTIN Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Austin Gates, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Charpentry,
France, October 3, 1918. Private Gates went forward with three other soldiers, and,
though subjected to intense enemy fire rescued a wounded soldier who had fallen in
advance of our lines.General Orders 81, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Drummond, MT

*GAUDETTE, GEORGE J. Corporal, U.S.
Army Company E, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to George J. Gaudette, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action north of Verdun, France, November 10, 1918. Corporal Gaudette volunteered to
carry a message from his company commander to the commanding officer, 2d Battalion,
102d Infantry. He proceeded on his mission under severe enemy machine-gun and
artillery fire and when about half the distance had been covered he was severely wounded
in the right side by a machine-gun bullet. Although mortally wounded, Corporal Gaudette
continued on his mission until he made the supreme sacrifice.General Orders No. No. 6, W.D., 1930Home Town: New Britain,
CT

GAY, JAMES H. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James H.
Gay, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy,
France, July 15, 1918. When his small force of about 30 men was almost entirely
surrounded by greatly superior forces of the enemy, Lieutenant Gay, refusing to
surrender, cut his way out by delivering a deadly fire from both his front and rear. He
also captured about 150 prisoners, including a major, and his remarkable gallantry aided
greatly in breaking up the German drive of July 15.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

*GAY, LAWRENCE W. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 101st Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Lawrence W. Gay, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
north of Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. As a sergeant in charge of an artillery
observation post and rocket relay station during an intensive bombardment of gas shells,
after a direct hit had been made on his observatory Sergeant Gay evacuated all his men,
but he, himself, though badly gassed, continued for 6 hours and until relieved to observe
the enemy's fire and relay calls for barrages. He died shortly after being evacuated thus
sacrificing his life to save the men under his command, his extraordinary heroism and
devotion to duty under a continuous bombardment of high explosives being a great
inspiration to the men of his regiment.General
Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: Groton, MA

GAY, LUTHER Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 5th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Luther Gay, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-
Chatillon, France, November 5, 1918. As Private Gay and another soldier were going to
the rear to guide the remainder of their company to its position, they were fired on from
an enemy machine-gun nest. Attacking the nest, they killed four of the crew and captured
one prisoner, driving off the remainder.General
Orders 98, W.D., 1919Home Town: Oak Park, GA

*GCALAIRTCH, AUGUST Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
25, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August
Gcalairtch, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons,
France, July 25, 1918. While endeavoring with his automatic rifle to silence the fire of an
enemy machine-gun nest, which was holding up a portion of our line, Private Gcalairtch
was killed by shell fire.General Orders No. 21,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Newark, NJ

GEANEY, EDWARD J. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Edward J. Geaney, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Villers-
sur-Fere, France, July 30, 1918. In the assault, seeing his officer wounded, with great
effort and under heavy fire Sergeant Geaney succeeded in getting the wounded officer
almost to a place of safety when he sustained a machine-gun wound which broke his arm.
In spite of the pain and with great fortitude he succeeded in getting the officer to a place
of safety.General Orders No. No. 30, W.D.,
1921Home Town: New York, NY

GEARHARD, AUGUST F. First Lieutenant
(Chaplain), U.S. Army 328th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 15 - 16, October 3 - 20, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to August F. Gearhard, First Lieutenant
(Chaplain), U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action at Norroy and
Vandieres, France, September 15 - 16, 1918, and at Chatel Chehery and Sommerance,
France, October 3 - 20. During this advance of his regiment from Norroy to Vandieres
Chaplain Gearhard displayed exceptional bravery and fidelity to his duties by working
two days and nights without sleeping, recovering and removing to the rear the killed and
wounded, making frequent trips into no man's land under heavy shell fire for this
purpose. In the operations at Chatel-Chehery and Sommerance this officer again
distinguished himself by remaining constantly at the advanced aid station assisting the
surgeon, administering aid to the wounded, cheering and comforting them.General Orders No. No. 142, W.D., 1918Home Town:
Milwaukee, WI

GEE, OTHEL J. First Lieutenant (Medical
Corps), U.S. Army 20th Field Artillery (Attached), 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 27, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Othel J. Gee, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Vieville-en-Haye, France, September 27, 1918. Lieutenant Gee
voluntarily ran to the assistance of a wounded soldier, dressed his wounds, and carried
him to shelter through severe shell fire.General
Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Timpson, TX

GEER, CLARENCE W. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
18 - 19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Clarence W. Geer, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St.
Hilaire, France, September 18 - 19, 1918. While advancing with a raiding party, in the
face of heavy machine-gun fire, he charged alone into the woods and captured two
prisoners single-handed. After the raiding party had retired, he again went back alone into
the woods under the same heavy machine-gun fire, to locate wounded who had been left
behind. His courage and exceptional bravery set an example to his men which contributed
greatly to the success of the raid.General Orders
78, W.D., 1919Home Town: Torrington, CT

GEER, FREDERICK W. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Frederick W. Geer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand
Pre, France, October 26, 1918. In the face of heavy machine-gun fire and on his own
initiative, Private Geer left a place of safety and made his way by crawling to the side of
a wounded comrade, administering first-aid treatment.General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Albany, NY

GEHRIS, JACK D. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Medical Detachment, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: October 2 & 5, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jack D. Gehris, Private First Class, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Binarville, France, October 2 and 5, 1918.
Under a heavy enemy barrage Private Gehris went to the rescue of two severely wounded
men and carried them to a place offering scant shelter, where they were forced to remain
until aid arrived the next morning. On October 5, 1918, when a shell struck his first-aid
station, lulling two and wounding five others, he, although wounded, administered first
aid to his comrades before receiving medical attention for himself.General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Easton,
PA

GENEST, PAUL P. Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 1,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Paul P.
Genest, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux, France,
July 1, 1918. Mechanic Genest picked up a live grenade thrown into his group from an
enemy dugout and hurled it back into the dugout, killing and wounding a number of the
enemy and saving the lives of several comrades.General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918Home Town: Lowell,
MA

GENICKE, RAYMOND Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Raymond Genicke, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Juvigny,
France, August 29, 1918. Private Genicke accompanied an officer in advancing ahead of
the first wave under intense machine-gun and shell fire to within a few feet of an enemy
trench and captured 75 prisoners. He then entered this trench and took ten more of the
enemy.General Orders No. 32, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Detroit, MI

GENRICH, LUDWIG Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company I, 60th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Ludwig Genrich, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Clery-
le-Petit, France, November 6, 1918. His company having been held up by enemy
machine-gun fire, Mechanic Genrich, with his platoon leader and another soldier,
attacked a machine-gun nest, killing two of the crew and capturing eight prisoners,
thereby permitting the company to advance and establish a bridgehead.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home Town: South Bend,
IN

GENTRY, CARL C. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company D, 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Carl C. Gentry, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Baulny, France, September 30, 1918. Upon his own initiative, Private Gentry
organized a platoon composed of disorganized men from various units, and led it through
terrific machine-gun fire, stopping an advance of the enemy. In performing this
courageous feat he was severely wounded.General
Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Trenton, MO

*GENTRY, HERMAN D. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
March 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Herman D. Gentry, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Pexonne, France, March 5, 1918. Private Gentry showed courageous devotion to duty by
remaining at his post under heavy shell fire. He died March 11, 1918, of wounds that
were received in action while fighting gallantly.General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1926Home Town: Huntsville,
AL

GEORGE, RUBIN L. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Rubin L. George, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Brieulles, France, September 29, 1918. After his platoon had become badly
disorganized under heavy fire, and all the sergeants had been killed or wounded, Corporal
George took charge of the platoon, reorganized it with great courage, and initiative, and
led it on in the attack against hostile machine guns. He was wounded shortly afterwards,
but he remained throughout the night where he had fallen refusing to be evacuated till all
the other wounded had been cared for.General
Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chualar, CA

GEORGE, WILLIAM B., JR. Second
Lieutenant, U.S. Army 102d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: June 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to William B. George, Jr., Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Xivray, France, June 16, 1918. While on duty as observation
officer Lieutenant George displayed great gallantry and initiative while making a
reconnaissance to discover the enemy movements. During a violent bombardment, when
the roads were being swept by heavy shell fire, Lieutenant George exposed himself to
enemy fire for the purpose of obtaining the desired information.General Orders No. No. 1, W.D., 1934Home Town: Billings, MT

GERLING, FRANK C. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company I, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8 & 9, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank C. Gerling, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action on Hill 253, Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, October 8 and 9, 1918. Private
Gerling carried numerous messages over a dangerous and hazardous route, which was
constantly swept by machine-gun and artillery fire. Due to his efforts the company was
able to maintain communication with the battalion and with the platoons in
advance.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Fort Loramie, OH

GETCHELL, CHARLES H. Mess Sergeant,
U.S. Army Battery F, 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 21, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Charles H. Getchell, Mess Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Pannes, France, September 21, 1918. While the terrain was under heavy
artillery fire from the enemy, Sergeant Getchell, observing some wounded men lying in
the open without attention, ran to their aid of his own volition, administered to their
wounds, and helped carry them to a place of safety, after which he again went out into the
shell-swept area and made a careful reconnaissance of the fields, searching for any other
casualties which he might have overlooked.General
Orders No. 128, W.D., 1919Home Town: Minneapolis, MN

GEYER, ROBERT E. Private, U.S. Army
Battery E, 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
E. Geyer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt,
France, September 12, 1918. While acting as spare gunner, Private Geyer sprang, at a
word from his executive officer, to act as No. 1 in the supplementary gun crew for the
first piece, whose entire crew were casualties. He assisted in laying aside the dead and
wounded and continued in the service of his piece until the barrage was
completed.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: South Bend, IN

GHOLSTON, JABEZ G. Captain, U.S. Army
6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 7,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jabez G.
Gholston, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fontaines,
France, November 7, 1918. Captain Gholston personally led several of his platoons
against machine guns on the flank of the attacking battalion and reduced that resistance.
He was wounded by shellfire upon reaching the objective, but remained with his
company until the position had been organized and an advance upon a new objective
begun.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Woodland, MS

GIBBS, DUDLEY R. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Battery E, 150th Field Artillery, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Dudley R. Gibbs, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Fleville, France, October 28, 1918. Acting as courier, Private Gibbs was riding
through an intense shelling and, stopping at a cry of help, observed two members of his
organization lying in the road. Going to their aid, he found that one man was already dead
and the other seriously wounded. He administered aid under most harassing conditions,
and assisted in his removal to a dressing station.General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919Home Town: Miami, OK

GIBNEY, JOHN J. Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J.
Gibney, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Greves Farm,
France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Corporal Gibney, with eight
other soldiers, manned two guns of a French battery which had been deserted by the
French during the unprecedented fire, after many casualties had been inflicted on their
forces, For two hours he remained at his post and poured an effective fire into the ranks
of the enemy.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Tucson, AZ

GIBSON, HERBERT D. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 3,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Herbert D.
Gibson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. During the attack, when his company was
debouching from a wood, Lieutenant Gibson's men were suddenly exposed to direct fire
of a 150-millimeter gun some 200 meters to the front. Lieutenant Gibson rushed toward
the enemy guns, killing two gunners before other members of his organization joined him
and completed the capture of the guns.General
Orders No. No. 35, W.D., 1920Home Town: East Poultney, VT

GIBSON, RALPH Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 370th Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Ralph Gibson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Beaume,
France, November 8, 1918. Sergeant Gibson, then private, led his platoon across a fire-
swept zone in the advance of the objective, encouraging his men by his fearless example.
On the same day he was placed in charge of two important reconnoitering patrols, whose
mission was to locate enemy machine-gun positions that were known to be in the path of
the advance of the company. He accomplished the mission, constantly exposed to enemy
fire, and brought back important information.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

GIBSON, THOMAS R. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 21,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas R.
Gibson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons,
France, July 21, 1918. First Lieutenant Gibson displayed rare gallantry and leadership
when, all the other officers of his company having been killed or wounded, he led his
men through a zone of intense bombardment, and, although badly wounded himself, he
attained his objective with only five men and two machine-guns, refusing to be evacuated
until his guns were effectively in action.General
Orders No. 128, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chicago, IL

GIESCKE, LEWIS M. Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 9 - 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Lewis M. Giescke, Private, U.S. Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary
heroism in action near Brieulles, France, October 9 - 12, 1918. Private Giescke
administered first aid to many comrades under heavy shell fire and assisted them to the
aid station. When his company was in need of water he went alone under heavy machine-
gun fire, in direct view of the enemy, and procured it. Each night he personally guided
the ration detail through heavy bombardment. Toward the end of the engagement, after
his platoon sergeant and the other noncommissioned officers had become casualties,
Private Giescke took charge of the platoon, displaying unusual leadership.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Poplar
Grove, IL

GIGER, GEORGE J. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October
12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George
J. Giger, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action north of
Verdun, France, October 12, 1918. While leading his platoon in attack, Lieutenant Giger
was wounded but refused evacuation, encouraging his men to continue, when he was
again wounded. He then assisted in the removal of the wounded and refused attention
until all others had received first aid.General
Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919Home Town: Newark, NJ

GILBERT, FRANCIS W. Captain, U.S. Army
307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 26 &
November 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Francis W. Gilbert, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Fismes, France, August 26, 1918, and near Remille, France, November 10, 1918. On
August 26 Captain Gilbert made a daylight reconnaissance of the ruins of the Tannerie,
near Fismes, entered Fismes under direct observation and fire of the enemy and continued
his reconnaissance along the Rouen-Reims road, under machine-gun fire, for the purpose
of ascertaining whether or not the terrain was favorable for an attack on the Chateau du
Diable. On November 10 he voluntarily led a patrol across the River Meuse, and located
the enemy positions.General Orders No. 23, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Utica, NY

GILBERT, HAROLD N. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 10,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harold N.
Gilbert, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy,
France, July 10, 1918. With utter disregard for his own safety, exposed to heavy enemy
machine gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Gilbert crossed open ground under enemy
observation and less than 75 yards from the enemy line and rendered first aid to wounded
members of his platoon, thus saving their lives and setting an example of bravery and
devotion to duty to other members of his command.General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: Williamsport, PA

GILBERTIE, JOHN S. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company E, 327th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 7 - 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John S. Gilbertie, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Cornay, France, October 7 - 26, 1918. During the entire action from October 7,
Corporal Gilbertie carried messages from the front line to battalion and regimental
headquarters, although suffering from the effects of gas and sickness. On two occasions
he volunteered and led patrols into the enemy territory, obtaining and returning with
information of the utmost importance and value.General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: Westport, CT

GILCHRIST, EDWARD J. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Edward J. Gilchrist, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Verdun, France, October 29, 1918. After the advance of his company had
been held up by intense machine-gun and rifle fire, Lieutenant Gilchrist successfully
gathered together the scattered members of his command and consolidated his position.
He then exposed himself to great danger from heavy machine-gun fire by crawling far in
advance of our lines and rescuing several wounded men who were lying helpless,
unprotected in shell holes.General Orders No. 46,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Richmond Hill, NY

GILES, FLORAIN D. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May 27,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Florain D.
Giles, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action opposite
Montdidier, France, May 27, 1918. During the heavy enemy bombardment which
preceded an enemy raid, Lieutenant Giles was twice buried by debris, due to enemy shell
fire. Although suffering from concussion, he rallied his men and led them in a
counterattack, repulsing the enemy, who had attempted to enter his platoon
sector.General Orders No. No. 39, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Wilmore, KY

GILFILLAN, DEAN MCGREW Captain, U.S.
Army 345th Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 26,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dean
McGrew Gilfillan, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Varennes, France, October 26, 1918. Captain Gilfillan destroyed two machine-guns and
inflicted heavy losses on a column of German infantry after his tank had been set on fire
by two direct hits by enemy artillery and he himself wounded by machine-gun fire. He
left his tank only when explosion was imminent, was wounded a second time by shell
fragments, but remained at his post until he had turned over his command to another
officer.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Ironton, OH

GILKESON, SHANKLIN EBENEZER
Sergeant, U.S. Army 167th Ambulance Company, 42d Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: September 16, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Shanklin Ebenezer Gilkeson, Sergeant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St. Benoit, France, September 16, 1918.
While the regimental dressing station was under heavy shell fire Sergeant Gilkeson
volunteered to lead a squad of litter bearers to rescue several wounded men of another
regiment who had been caught in a heavy barrage. Although he was wounded himself, he
succeeded in leading the squad for a distance of 3 kilometers through a constant severe
bombardment under direct observation of the enemy artillery and snipers to an outpost
outside of his own regimental sector. He brought in one wounded officer and seven
severely wounded soldiers without losing any of his men.General Orders No. No. 131, W.D., 1918Home Town: Claremore,
OK

GILL, JOHN HENRY Sergeant, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John Henry Gill, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. After being twice wounded during the
attack, Sergeant Gill, with his trench-mortar section men, who had become lost from
other companies, and stragglers, attacked a strong machine-gun position at the junction of
the tunnel and canal and was wounded the third time. During the attack he was wounded
in 13 places by machine-gun bullets and shrapnel, but continued the attack with the
utmost coolness and bravery.General Orders No.
37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Henderson, NC

GILL, MARTIN MATTHEW Private First
Class, U.S. Army Company A, 65th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: October 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Martin Matthew Gill, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918.
Displaying remarkable coolness and bravery, under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire,
Private Gill volunteered in every way possible to assist in administering to the wound ed.
Going forward over hazardous area, he brought in a wounded comrade to a place of
safety.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: New York, NY

*GILL, RAYMOND Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 24, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Raymond Gill, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville
Savoye, France, August 24, 1918. During the advance of his company across the Vesle
River, Sergeant Gill, disregarding his severe wounds, insisting on leading a patrol to
capture a sniper, who was occupying a formidable position to fire on our men. While on
this precarious mission, Sergeant Gill was killed.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Long Island City,
NY

GILLEN, EDWARD N. Private, U.S. Army
148th Ambulance Company, 112th Sanitary Train, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: November 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Edward N. Gillen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Hearne, Belgium, November 4, 1918. With two other soldiers, Private Gillen
volunteered to rescue two wounded men, who had been lying in an exposed position on
the opposite bank of the Scheldt River for two days. Making two trips across the stream,
in the face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire, he and his companions succeeded in
carrying both the wounded men to shelter.General
Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919Home Town: Toledo, OH

GILLESPIE, PETER Sergeant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Peter Gillespie, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 29, 1918. Locating an enemy sniper, Sergeant
Gillespie, then a private, took the rifle of a dead comrade, and with no regard to personal
safety, crawled forward under heavy machine-gun fire to a position far in advance of the
assaulting wave. After an exchange of shots, he killed an enemy sniper, who had killed or
wounded several members of his battalion, and worked his was back to his own lines
through an area, swept by fire from nearby heights. When all of his officers had been
evacuated, he rallied the survivors of his company and held them to their task, after
another company had been sent up as relief. He aided materially in the repulse of a strong
counterattack, although suffering from the effects of gas, refusing to be evacuated till he
became exhausted and was carried from the field.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

*GILLESPIE, WILLIAM L. Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
William L. Gillespie, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the
Forest of Argonne, France, October 4, 1918. While carrying a message from the support
to the firing line, Private Gillespie was severely wounded, but he continued on his
mission and delivered his message.General Orders
No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Fort Wayne, IN

GILLETT, TOD FORD Private First Class, U.S.
Army Section No. 647, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.Date of Action: June 19,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Tod Ford
Gillett, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action June 19, 1918,
near Beaumont, France. Private First Class Gillett volunteered to proceed with his
ambulance under heavy bombardment to bring wounded men to a place of safety. While
returning on this perilous trip he was killed by a shell.General Orders No. No. 126, W.D., 1918Home Town: Tampa, FL

GILLETTE, NORRIS W. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 148th Ambulance Company, 112th Sanitary Train, 37th Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: September 26, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Norris W. Gillette, First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 26, 1918.
While in command of a medical detachment working forward through the woods on the
right flank of the 73d Brigade sector, Lieutenant Gillette encountered a large number of
men in confusion who were without officers and under fire from enemy snipers located
both at the edge of the woods and at a strong point on a knoll beyond it. By his
remarkable courage and tact, and through the power of his inspiring heroic example, the
scattered troops were reorganized into squad and platoon groups and took up a position
from which they as part of a battalion later moved forward and drove the enemy from the
woods and overcame the enemy's strong point.General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922Home Town: Toledo, OH

GILLIAM, REXIE E. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 18 - 22,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Rexie E.
Gilliam, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Soissons,
France, July 18 - 22, 1918. Four times Lieutenant Gilliam led his company over the top
during the battle of Soissons, and by his individual bravery inspired his men to four
successful attacks.General Orders No. 15, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Mesilla Park, NM

GILLILAND, SAMUEL F. Private First Class,
U.S. Army Medical Detachment, 11th Field Artillery, 6th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: November 9 - 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service
Cross is presented to Samuel F. Gilliland, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Laneuville, France, November 9 - 10, 1918. Private
First Class Gilliland made repeated trips over a road which was under continuous shell
fire, he being the only driver who would risk driving over this road. On one trip his
ambulance was struck by a shell, which wounded him, killed one of his patients, and
caused fresh wounds to several others, but he continued on duty, evacuating the wounded
of his own and other organizations.General Orders
No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: South Boston, VA

GILLIS, ANGUS J. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 1st Engineers, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 20,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Angus J.
Gillis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France,
July 20, 1918. Corporal Gillis displayed exceptional courage when he carried messages
through an area under intense shell and machine-gun bombardment after four men. had
lost their lives in the attempt.General Orders No.
15, W.D., 1919Home Town: Beverly, MA

GILLOTTI, ANGELO J. Private, U.S. Army
Battery E, 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Angelo
J. Gillotti, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt,
France, September 12, 1918. While acting as spare cannoneer, Private Gillotti sprang, at a
word from his executive officer to act as No. 1 of the supplementary gun crew for the
first piece, whose entire crew were wounded and continued in the service of his piece
until the barrage had been completed.General
Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919Home Town: Utica, NY

*GILMER, ROBERT A. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army Company K, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Robert A. Gilmer, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action at Trieres Farm, France, September 30, 1918. While personally reconnoitering a
position to place his platoon in the defense of Trieres Farm, Lieutenant Gilmer,
regardless of personal danger, exposed himself in an area swept by machine-gun fire, and
was killed while in the performance of this mission.General Orders 62, W.D., 1919Home Town: Anderson, SC

GILSTRAP, LEE F. Bugler, U.S. Army
Company B, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Lee F. Gilstrap, Bugler, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne-
sur-Marne, France, October 8, 1918. In the assault of the 142d Infantry before the town
of St. Etienne, Bugler Gilstrap voluntarily accompanied the first assaulting wave of his
regiment. Under direct observation of the enemy he assisted many wounded men to
shelter, with utter disregard for his own safety. Throughout the day he voluntarily carried
messages from battalion to regimental headquarters through a zone swept by terrific
enemy machine-gun, gas-shell, and high-explosive artillery fire. Repeatedly urged by
officers and noncommissioned officers to seek shelter, he coolly declined to do so,
continuing on his dangerous missions in complete contempt for the hottest fire, until
badly burned by gas-shell fire and evacuated to hospital. During the course of the day he
found several enemy soldiers hiding in shell holes. These men he required to carry
wounded American soldiers to dressing stations. The indomitable heroism, contempt for
enemy fire, and superb devotion to duty of Bugler Gilstrap served as an example of
soldierly bravery and conduct to every man of his regiment and inspired them all to the
greatest endeavors.General Orders No. No. 15,
W.D., 1923Home Town: Chandler, OK

*GILTS, DAN Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 60th Engineers, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dan Gilts,
Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy,
France, July 15, 1918. After being wounded, Private Gilts was being evacuated when he
discovered that all ammunition carriers of a nearby battery had been disabled. He insisted
in being allowed to carry up ammunition until the battery was completely out of
action.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Mishawaka, IN

GINGRAS, JULES, JR Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company F, 302d Engineers, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jules
Gingras, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville-Savoye,
France, August 18, 1918. Sergeant Gingras voluntarily plunged into the Vesle River to
rescue some soldiers who had fallen into the water with full packs while crossing a
footbridge and were in danger of drowning. In order to see, he removed his gas mask, and
as a result was severely the succeeding three days and nights without food he controlled
the firing line of the advanced position until badly wounded by shrapnel.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York,
NY

GITZ, RALPH Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery A, 109th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 6, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Ralph Gitz, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Courville,
France, September 6, 1918. Exposing himself to an artillery barrage, Corporal Gitz
occupied an exposed position to read projector signals from the infantry front line. He
volunteered for this duty and rendered valuable service, receiving and transmitting
messages until he was so severely wounded that it was necessary for him to be
evacuated.General Orders 71, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Hazleton, PA

GIVENS, FRED G. Captain, U.S. Army
130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 10,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred G.
Givens, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Marcheville,
France, November 10, 1918. Captain Givens led the attack on Marcheville with
exceptional bravery and, although wounded while passing through a heavy barrage,
would not leave his company until his objective had been reached and the plans made for
its defense.General Orders No. 23, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Carbondale, IL

GJERSTAD, GUSTAV Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Gustav Gjerstad, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Mayonville, France, November 1, 1918. While assisting a squad to flank a machine-gun
nest which was delaying his company's advance, Private Gjerstad was twice painfully
wounded. He persisted in continuing in the advance until another wound forced him to
the rear for treatment.General Orders No. 44,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Gary, MN

GLADNEY, WILLIAM H. Private First Class,
U.S. Army Company M, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: August 8 - 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to William H. Gladney, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Fismes, France, August 8 - 12, 1918. Private Gladney repeatedly
carried messages for a period of five days from Fismes to Fismette. The route over which
he traveled was exposed to enemy observation and covered by enemy sniper, machine-
gun, and 77-millimeter fire. He frequently delivered messages when others failed. His
gallant conduct enabled his commanding officer to maintain communication throughout
the operation.General Orders No. 60, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

GLASS, HENRY B. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 8 - 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Henry B. Glass, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
north of Verdun, France, October 8 - 15, 1918. Corporal Glass repeatedly volunteered to
carry messages through violent artillery and machine-gun fire, after other runners failed
to get through. After being gassed and ordered to the rear, this soldier continued on duty
until he collapsed.General Orders 87, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Lynchburg, VA

*GLASSBRENNER, FRED L. Private First
Class, U.S. Army Headquarters Company, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: September 29, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred L. Glassbrenner, Private First Class,
U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29,
1918. Private Glassbrenner was advancing with the one-pounder gun section when he
was wounded in the leg by a machine-gun bullet and was urged to go to the rear. He,
nevertheless, continued to advance and was later killed upon leaving a sheltered position
to go to the assistance of another wounded soldier.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Alton, IL

GLEASON, JAMES V. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 9 - 13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to James V. Gleason, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Fismette, France, August 9 - 13, 1918. When the enemy attacked our lines,
employing liquid fire, Corporal Gleason inspired the troops of which he formed a part to
hold the post. During the succeeding three days and nights, without food, he controlled
the firing line of the advanced position until badly wounded by shrapnel.General Orders No. 27, W.D., 1919Home Town: Pottstown,
PA

GLEASON, JOHN W. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 345th Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 26 -
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John W. Gleason, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Cheppy, Montrebeau Woods, and Exermont, France, September 26 - October 4,
1918. During the action at Cheppy Lieutenant Gleason led his platoon against a strong
point defended by machine and antitank guns, leaving his tank and leading his command
on foot through a mine field under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire. Two days later, in
Montrebeau Woods, he led his platoon against machine-gun nests, cleaning them out, and
leading a battalion of infantry forward to occupy this position. On October 4 he continued
in the attack on Exermont, though he had been twice wounded and ordered to the
rear.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Wheaton, IL

GLENDENNING, HUGH L. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company D, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Hugh L. Glendenning, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. During the operations against the
Hindenburg line Sergeant Glendenning, with four other soldiers, left shelter and went
forward into an open field under heavy shell and machine-gun fire and succeeded in
bandaging and carrying back to our lines two wounded men.General Orders No. 20, W.D., 1919Home Town: Jersey City, NJ

GLENN, CHARLES Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 11,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles
Glenn, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye,
France, August 11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by gas, Private Glenn
volunteered for duty and assisted in the construction of an artillery bridge across the
Vesle River, under constant machine-gun and artillery fire, setting a conspicuous
example of personal bravery and devotion to duty.General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918Home Town: Spokane,
WA

GLOMSKI, FRANK Sergeant, U.S. Army
2d Battalion Scout Platoon, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: August 31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank Glomski, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Terny-Sorny, north of Soissons, France, August 31, 1918. When the advance of his
battalion was halted by heavy machine-gun fire he went forward alone, advancing from
one shell hole to another, under the heavy fire mentioned, and located the exact positions
of enemy machine-gun emplacements. Wounded while accomplishing this dangerous
mission, he nevertheless attempted to deliver his information to battalion headquarters.
Again wounded while endeavoring to reach the post of command, he gave detailed
information to another soldier, who reported it to the battalion
commander.General Orders No. No. 128, W.D.,
1928Home Town: Eau Claire, WI

*GLUCK, FREDERICK Private First Class,
U.S. Army Company E, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frederick Gluck, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Sommerance, France, October 16, 1918. Private Gluck volunteered to leave
his battalion, which was in support, and help carry wounded men from the field of action.
He was killed while in the performance of this mission, after having assisted in bringing
in at least a dozen of his wounded comrades.General Orders 78, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

*GOBEY, NATHAN Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Nathan Gobey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Medeah
Ferme, France, October 5, 1918. While his company was being held up by heavy fire
from an enemy machine-gun nest, Sergeant Gobey, fearlessly and in great danger to
himself, succeeded in flanking the nest and putting three machine guns out of action. In
the performance of this act, he was killed instantly.Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement II, 1939Home Town: New York,
NY

GODFREY, JOHN R. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John R. Godfrey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois
d'Etrayes, France, October 23, 1918. In the face of a terrific enemy barrage, Sergeant
Godfrey, then Private Godfrey, went out in advance of his lines and brought in a
wounded comrade.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Hampton, VA

GOETSCH, ARTHUR J. Private First class, U.S.
Army Company D, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August
11, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur
J. Goetsch, Private First class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Ville
Savoye, France, August 11, 1918. Although his eyes had been burned by gas, Sergeant
Goetsch volunteered for duty and assisted in the construction of an artillery bridge across
the Vesle River, under constant machine-gun and artillery fire, setting a conspicuous
example of personal bravery and devotion to duty.General Orders No. No. 147, W.D., 1918Home Town: Walnut,
IA

GOETZ, MOWRY E. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 316th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Mowry E. Goetz, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action at Bois-de-Beuge, north of Montfaucon, France, September 29, 1918. Orders
having been received at regimental headquarters to withdraw the troops to the Bois-de-
Beuge, and a provisional battalion of the regiment occupying an advance position in
which they were surrounded by enemy forces, the order for retirement of the battalion
was not delivered to the battalion commander. Later in the afternoon it was learned that
an American barrage would fall on the woods (Bois-de-Beuge) occupied by the battalion.
Lieutenant Goetz volunteered to carry orders for the withdrawal of the battalion and,
despite terrific enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, he made his way over rough and
broken country, accompanied voluntarily by Private Roy B. Andes. They accomplished
their mission, returning with the battalion to the new position as the American shells
commenced to fall upon the Bois-de-Beuge.General Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923Home Town: Woodlawn,
PA

GOLD, THOMAS B. First Lieutenant (Medical
Corps), U.S. Army 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 8 & October 18 - 19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Thomas B. Gold, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S.
Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Busigny, France, October 9, 1918 and
Mazinghien, France, October 18 - 19, 1918. During the attack of October 9 Lieutenant
Gold established his aid post in a roadside shrine up with the front line, where he
rendered valuable assistance to the wounded. On another occasion he established alone a
post close to the front line, where he again gave treatment until the heavy fire of the
enemy forced him to withdraw. During the advance of October 18 - 19 he established
another frontline post under the enemy fire and thus saved the lives of many of the
troops.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Lawndale, NC

GOLDBERG, SAM Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Sam Goldberg, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Cheppy, France, September 26, 1918. Displaying marked heroism, Private Goldberg
entered an enemy dugout alone, armed only with a pistol, and compelled the surrender of
18 Germans he encountered there. Exposing himself to intense machine-gun fire, he
dressed the wounds of an officer, showing utter disregard of his personal danger. Later he
compelled four German prisoners to carry a wounded officer to the rear.General Orders 71, W.D., 1919Home Town: St. Louis,
MO

*GOLDCAMP, FRANK J. Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 6th Engineers, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: March 28,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank J.
Goldcamp, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-des-
Tailoux, France, March 28, 1918. Killed in action while fighting gallantly, Private
Goldcamp attempted to rescue his patrol leader, Sergeant Swingle, who was lying
wounded within sight of his lines. While engaged in this work he came under hostile
machine-gun fire and was killed.General Orders
No. No. 22, W.D., 1926Home Town: Akron, OH

GOLDEN, WILLIAM T. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to William T. Golden, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-
de-Etraye, France, October 23, 1918. After his company had been forced to retire about
100 meters on account of a heavy barrage on its position, Private Golden worked his way
through heavy shell and machine-gun fire to the position formerly held and succeeded in
bringing a wounded comrade to a place of safety.General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Newark, NJ

GOLDSTEIN, ISAAC Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Isaac Goldstein, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Talma
Farm, France, October 19, 1918. Disregarding the warning that to leave shelter meant
almost certain death, Private Goldstein went to the aid of a wounded comrade through an
open field exposed to murderous artillery and machine-gun fire. Bringing his comrade
back to safety, he took a message from the wounded man's pocket and delivered it to its
destination. Under cover of darkness he carried his comrade to a first-aid
station.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Newark, NJ

*GOLTRA, ISAAC V. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June 6 - 7,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Isaac V.
Goltra, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Chateau-
Thierry sector, France, June 6 - 7, 1918. Lieutenant Goltra exhibited exceptional self-
sacrifice and courage in the face of heavy machine-gun fire, promptly taking command of
his platoon when its leader was killed, and fearlessly leading its advance. The second day
of the attack he was killed while directing his platoon through a heavy German
barrage.General Orders No. No. 116, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Blue Mound, IL

GONZALES, BENJAMIN Wagoner, U.S. Army
Company B, 3d Ammunition Train, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Benjamin
Gonzales, Wagoner, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Crezancy and
Chateau-Thierry, France, July 15, 1918. While on duty with the 30th Infantry, Wagoner
Gonzales saw an officer and two soldiers killed while attempting to remove company
records which were in danger of capture. He then left his dugout, succeeded in bringing
up a truck, loaded what records he could, and after assisting several wounded men into
the truck drove it out under heavy shell fire.General Orders No. 26, W.D., 1919Home Town: Watrous, NM

GOODALL, ROBERT M. Second Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 321st Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Robert M. Goodall, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action at Belair Farm, near Pont-a-Mousson, France, September 12, 1918.
When our forces were attacked on the right flank at Belair Farm, Lieutenant Goodall
defended this flank alone with his pistol, preventing the enemy from coming up the
trenches until the infantry could form too resist the attack. Throughout a very trying and
critical time this officer displayed utter disregard of personal danger, and by his
remarkable personal bravery inspired confidence among his own men and cooperating
troops.General Orders No. 13, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Birmingham, AL

GOODING, ROY H. Private, U.S. Army
Section No. 554, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 2 - 9,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Roy H.
Gooding, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py,
France, October 2 - 9, 1918. Private Gooding volunteered and drove an ambulance at
night, relieving men who were exhausted, and evacuated wounded from the most
advanced posts under shell fire. On October 5 he voluntarily went out and repaired an
ambulance which had been damaged by a shell, in direct view of the enemy, who shelled
the place continually as he worked. On October 7 he repaired another car under the same
circumstances, assuring the prompt evacuation of the wounded.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: West Haven, CT

GOODMAN, LIONEL Private, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 11 - 13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Lionel Goodman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Verdun, France, October 11 - 13, 1918. Private Goodman, runner for the Third
Battalion, 125th Infantry, during the taking and holding of the line near La Tuilerie
Ferme, was engaged in carrying important messages, crossing and re-crossing death
valley between Hill 258 and La Cote Dame Marie, the foremost part of the line held by
the Third Battalion. The valley was swept by machine-gun fire, the terrain affording
absolutely no protection, requiring a perilous dash of 500 yards across open ground
before any cover was reached. It was only by display of supreme courage that important
messages reached the battalion.General Orders No.
13, W.D., 1919Home Town: Detroit, MI

GOODMAN, WALTER O. Private, U.S. Army
Company E, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 7, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Walter O. Goodman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Molleville Farm, France, November 7, 1918. Private Goodman volunteered to carry
wounded to the first-aid station through, continuous shell fire. After he became too
exhausted to carry more, he continued to help those who could walk with
assistance.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Philadelphia, PA

GOODRICH, LOUIS D. Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 2d Engineers, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June 9,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Louis D.
Goodrich, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism from Lucy-de-Bocage to
Bouresches, France, June 9, 1918. Private Goodrich voluntarily carried an important
message from Lucy-le-Bocage to Bouresches in daylight along an open road between the
lines exposed to small-arms fire.General Orders
No. 99, W.D., 1918Home Town: Sedalia, MO

GOODRIDGE, GEORGE L. Captain, U.S.
Army 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to George L. Goodridge, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Verdun, France, November 8, 1918. Captain Goodridge, with about 30 men, secured a
footing in an advanced enemy trench. The attacking battalion met with stubborn
resistance and fell back to their starting point, but he tenaciously held his position until
relieved on November 11. His coolness and courage made it possible to hold this position
800 meters in advance of our line under intense machine-gun and artillery
fire.General Orders No. 23, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Melrose, MA

GOODWILLIE, HERRICK R. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Herrick R. Goodwillie, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 10, 1918. When his company was
enfiladed from the right by machine-guns and could neither advance nor withdraw,
Sergeant Goodwillie volunteered to go for assistance, after several runners had been
killed in similar attempts. Crawling back through heavy machine-gun fire, he reached the
trench mortar battery, guided them forward, and himself operated one of the mortars
which knocked out the enemy machine-gun nest, saving his company.General Orders 71, W.D., 1919Home Town: Oak Park,
IL

GOODWIN, ROBERT HAZEN Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company H, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 26 - 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service
Cross is presented to Robert Hazen Goodwin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 26 - 29, 1918. Sergeant Goodwin
was badly gassed on the 26th of September and ordered to the hospital, but insisted on
remaining at his post, despite the fact that he was suffering great pain. On September 29
he was painfully wounded by shell fire, but again remained with his platoon, refusing to
be evacuated. He efficiently performed his duties until his company was
relieved.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Bristol, TN

GORDON, ERSKINE Captain, U.S. Army
319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 26,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Erskine
Gordon, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Gercourt, France,
September 26 - 27, 1918. After the assaulting companies had passed over three machine-
gun nests, which., not having been destroyed, opened heavy and effective fire, Captain
Gordon reorganized scattered elements of his own company and of two others and
fearlessly exposing himself to the fire of these guns as well as that of our own artillery,
personally led an attack on three nests, capturing them with 50 prisoners.General Orders 7, W.D., 1919Home Town: Washington,
DC

*GORDON, FRANK P. Corporal, U.S. Army
Battery E, 103d Field Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: April 20,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank P.
Gordon, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Seicheprey,
France, April 20, 1918. Corporal Gordon displayed conspicuous courage in voluntarily
going to the aid of a wounded comrade during which action he and the man he was
assisting were killedGeneral Orders No. 88, W.D.,
1918Home Town: New Haven, CT

GORDON, HAROLD J. Captain, U.S. Army
148th Ambulance Company, 112th Sanitary Train, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: November 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harold J. Gordon, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Hearne, Belgium, November 4, 1918. Although in command of an ambulance
company and not required to work so far forward, Captain Gordon voluntarily crossed the
river and sought out wounded among the troops in the advance line. Finding two severely
wounded men, he gave them first aid under withering machine-gun, rifle, and shellfire,
arranged such shelter for them as he could, then sought assistance to carry them on to
safety. Returning with three men of his company, the bearers placed one of the wounded
on an improvised litter, while the other was carried on the shoulders of the officer until
the latter was exhausted. The fire becoming more intense, the wounded man was placed
on the ground and encouraged by the officer to crawl to safety, the latter crawling beside
him and protecting hem from the enemy's fire with his own body.General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: Cleveland,
OH

*GORDON, MILLEDGE A. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Machine-Gun Company, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: September 26 - October 17, 1918Citation:The
Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Milledge A. Gordon, Sergeant, U.S. Army,
for extraordinary heroism in action at Harricourt, France, September 26 - October 17,
1918. Orders for his relief having failed to reach him, Sergeant Gordon remained on duty
all night, maintaining liaison between gun sections of his platoon. exposed to severe shell
fire from which he was gassed, Sergeant Gordon nevertheless stayed with his company,
and while going forward on October 8, he fainted from the effects of the gas and was
evacuated to the rear, unconscious. Regaining consciousness while en route to the
casualty clearing station, he crawled out of the ambulance and worked his way back to
his company without securing treatment. Though still suffering from weakness, he
persistently refused to be evacuated and took part in subsequent engagements with his
platoon until he was killed in action October 17, 1918.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Clemson College,
SC

GORMAN, CARLYSLE A. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company B, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Carlysle A. Gorman, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action in the Bois Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, October 8, 1918. Sergeant German, with
four other soldiers, fearlessly attacked eight machine gun positions and succeeded, after
stubborn resistance, in capturing both the guns and the crews.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Richmond, VA

GORMAN, JAMES A. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company G, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
James A. Gorman, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. When he saw a soldier lying wounded about
200 yards in front of his trench, Corporal Gorman, without thought of personal danger,
went out and brought him to safety, under terrific machine-gun fire from both sides and
from the front.General Orders No. 35, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Mount Carmel, PA

*GOSSELIN, ALEXANDER Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company B, 2d Field Signal Battalion, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Alexander Gosselin, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Exermont, France, October 4, 1918. After finishing the work of laying
telephone lines on high ground under heavy artillery fire and direct observation of the
enemy, Sergeant Gosselin ordered his men to shelter and remained behind to repair
breaks caused by the shelling. He was killed a few minutes later by the explosion of a
shell.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: San Francisco, CA

GOTTSCHALK, FRANK L. First Lieutenant,
U.S. Army 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Frank L. Gottschalk, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near St. Gilles, France, August 3, 1918. After being severely wounded while leading an
attack on a machine-gun nest, Lieutenant Gottschalk continued to lead his platoon in the
face of severe machine-gun fire, remaining on duty all night, until reaching the final
objective.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Marathon City, WI

GOTTSCHALK, JAMES Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 15th Machine-Gun Battalion, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 14, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to James Gottschalk, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel,
France, October 14, 1918. Refusing to be evacuated after being seriously wounded,
Private Gottschalk continued to carry messages through heavy machine-gun and shell
fire. After becoming too weak to make trips by himself he guided another runner, and
later assisted a wounded comrade to the rear, refusing any assistance for
himself.General Orders No. 35, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Leetonia, OH

GOULD, WILLIAM Mechanic, U.S. Army
Company K, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 18, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to William Gould, Mechanic, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Souplet, France, October 18, 1918. Mechanic Gould, single-handed, attacked a heavy
machine-gun which was covering the retreat of the Germans, and drove off the
crew.General Orders No. 23, W.D.,
1919Home Town: West Hebron, NY

GOUMAS, GEORGES Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company B, 307th Field Signal Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 21, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Georges Goumas, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Fleville, France, October 21, 1918. Private First Class Goumas was in a
relay station which was struck by a shell, wounding him and five others. After assisting
the other wounded men to a truck near by, he returned through the falling shells to the
relay station and assisted another soldier in repairing the wire, which had been cut,
remaining at his post until he had made sure that the lines were in good condition and he
was ordered to come in by his commanding officer.General Orders No. No. 145, W.D., 1918Home Town: Marietta,
GA

GOURLEY, GEORGE
BENJAMIN Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
George B. Gourley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chipilly
Ridge, France, August 10, 1918. Sergeant Gourley displayed qualities of leadership by
taking command of his platoon and continuing the advance when his platoon commander
had been killed. With one other soldier he fearlessly attacked an enemy machine-gun
nest, capturing the gun and killing the crew. He then carried the captured gun with him
and used it effectively against the enemy.General
Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918Home Town: Chicago, IL

*GOW, KENNETH First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Machine-Gun Company, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date
of Action: September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Kenneth Gow, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. While supply officer for his company,
Lieutenant Gow personally took rations forward with a pack mule through continuous
shell and machine-gun fire. When all officers of his company were either killed or
wounded, he assumed command and led it forward through heavy shell and machine-gun
fire. He was killed on October 17.General Orders
No. No. 1, W.D., 1926Home Town: Summit, NJ

GRABAU, JOHN C. Captain (Medical Corps),
U.S. Army 106th Field Artillery (Attached), 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John C. Grabau, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Brabant-sur-Meuse, France, November 3, 1918. Captain Grabau
displayed great coolness and courage, while under a heavy shellfire, in going to the
assistance of a wounded soldier, and although twice knocked down by exploding shells
and badly wounded in the arm, he continued his efforts until he ascertained the soldier
was dead. Later, at the dressing station, although bleeding profusely, he refused to attend
to his own wounds until he had dressed the wounds of several other men.General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922Home Town:
Buffalo, NY

*GRABINSKI, ELMER C. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 150th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Elmer C. Grabinski, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in the
action between Sergy and Villers-sur-Fere, France, on July 28, 1918. Corporal Grabinski
led his gun crew with courage and fearlessness in the attack north of the River Ourcq. He
directed the fire of his gun with excellent effect, shooting several enemy snipers.
Showing always the greatest eagerness to press forward and always disregarding his own
safety, he was killed after leading his men forward successfully to their
objective.General Orders No. 99, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Fon du Lac, WI

GRADDY, WILLIAM E. Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 110th Engineers, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
William E. Graddy, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Baulny,
France, September 29,1918. As a company runner Private Graddy was sent to the rear
with an important message, having to pass through the enemy counter-barrage. Though
severely wounded soon after starting on the mission, he struggled on and delivered the
message as he fell, fainting from loss of blood.General Orders No. 59, W.D., 1919Home Town: Couch, MO

GRADY, JOHN J. Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 20, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John J. Grady, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Vaux,
France, July 20, 1918. Private Grady, Corporal Austin J. Kelley, and Private Harold E.
Rounds penetrated the enemy's lines in the face of machine-gun fire, captured a machine-
gun and its crew, and returned with valuable information concerning the enemy's
positions.General Orders No. No. 125, W.D.,
1918Home Town: South Boston, MA

GRAHAM, EDWARD L. Captain, U.S. Army
119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 29 -
30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward
L. Graham, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt,
France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although twice wounded while leading his men,
Captain Graham refused to be evacuated, inspiring his command by his personal courage
and fortitude. Ordered to the rear by a superior officer, he returned to his men as soon as
his wounds were dressed.General Orders 81, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Lexington, VA

GRAHAM, JOHN D. Corporal, U.S. Army
Section No. 554, Ambulance Service, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 2 - 9,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John D.
Graham, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py,
October 2 - 9, 1918. Corporal Graham was on duty continuously during this period, at the
most advanced marine post, assuring the prompt evacuation of the wounded and gassed.
On the night of October 5, hearing that several ambulances were needed to evacuate a
number of wounded who were very close to the line, Corporal Graham, accompanied by
the driver, passed over a road and across a field raked by machine-gun and shell fire and
evacuated the wounded that were at this place. On October 6 he worked under shell fire
practically the whole day at an advanced post, superintending the loading of the
ambulances and the rapid evacuation of the wounded.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

GRAHAM, JOSEPH D. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company B, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Joseph D. Graham, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action at Ourcq River, near Villers-sur-Fere, France, July 28, 1918. After repeated
attempts had been made to rescue two wounded soldiers, who were lying within a
hundred yards of the enemy lines, Sergeant Graham went out alone, over ground so swept
by machine-gun and rifle fire that two men had been killed previously in the attempt, and
succeeded in bringing the two wounded soldiers to safety, showing by his valor and
devotion to duty an excellent example to the men of the organization.General Orders No. No. 14, W.D., 1923Home Town:
Brooklyn, NY

GRANGER, JOHN MCCLAVE Corporal, U.S.
Army Company M, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John McClave Granger, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Bony, France, September 29, 1918. Corporal Granger crossed an area
exposed to heavy fire to deliver a message, and while in the act of delivering his message
his left leg was torn off by a shell. He refused assistance and shouted words of
encouragement to members of his platoon in action.General Orders No. No. 19, W.D., 1920Home Town: New York,
NY

*GRANT, DAVID S. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army Company F, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 5,1 918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
David S. Grant, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at St.
Thibault, France, August 5, 1918. While leading his platoon in an attack upon the
enemy's fortified position, with utter disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant
Grant advanced steadily at the head of his platoon through severe m-t and artillery fire,
thereby being an inspiration to his men. When the order was given to continue the
advance in small detachments, Lieutenant Grant led the first of these against the enemy's
fire until he fell mortally wounded. Although he realized the seriousness of his wound, he
refused to be cared for and directed the disposition of his platoon until he made the
supreme sacrifice.General Orders No. No. 17,
W.D., 1928Home Town: Asheville, NC

GRANT, DONALD H. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 4 -
12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald
H. Grant, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of
Exermont, France, October 4 - 12, 1918. By repeatedly volunteering to carry messages
under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire to front-line company commanders, and by
his coolness and courage in carrying out the numerous dangerous missions assigned him,
under intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Grant was an inspiration to the officers and men
around him.General Orders No. No. 14, W.D.,
1928Home Town: Hobart, NY

*GRAUER, SHIPTON G. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company B, 108th Machine-Gun Battalion, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 5, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Shipton G. Grauer, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Baslieux, north of the Vesle River, France, September 5, 1918. The advance of his
platoon having been halted by a wire entanglement, Sergeant Grauer advanced alone
about 50 yards in advance of his platoon, under enemy fire, and located a gap in the
enemy wire. He then signaled to his platoon which advanced. He was mortally wounded
in the performance of this act, but his gallant deed enabled the others to continue the
attack.General Orders No. No. 46, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Reading, PA

GRAVE, HENRY. H. Captain, U.S. Army
116th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 12,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry. H.
Grave, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Baussant,
France, September 12, 1918. During the St. Mihiel offensive Captain Grave was leading
an assault wave, which was checked by dense machine-gun fire. In order to locate the
exact position of the enemy strongholds, he mounted the parapet, thus drawing a burst of
machine-gun fire, which enabled his Stokes mortars to open fire. He then led a flanking
group to the position, while his assault wave went forward and captured 34 prisoners and
a machine-gun, rifles, and a store of ammunition, the first prisoners to be taken during the
drive.General Orders No. No. 24, W.D.,
1920Home Town: Columbus, OH

GRAVES, JOHN C. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 1st Gas Regiment, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 5,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John C.
Graves, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Nantillois, France,
October 5, 1918. After other means of communication had failed Corporal Graves
voluntarily carried messages from the regimental post of command to advanced positions
through several enemy barrages of gas and high-explosive shells. He continued on duty,
even after being wounded, until he was exhausted.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Des Moines, IA

GRAVES, SIDNEY C. (First
Award)Major, U.S. Army 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: April 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Sidney C. Graves, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action in the Bois-de-Fontaine, France, April 29, 1918. Having located an
enemy machine gun in front of his position, Major (then captain) Graves, with three men,
voluntarily crawled out to the position of the machine gun, in full view and within 100
yards of the enemy lines, shot the gunner, killed the rest of the crew with grenades, and
returned with his party without a casualty.General
Orders No. No. 15, W.D., 1923Home Town: El Paso, TXOther Award:
Distinguished Service Cross w/OLC (Siberia)

GRAY, COLA A. First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 102d Machine-Gun Battalion, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Cola A. Gray, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
at Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. When all of his officers had been wounded,
Sergeant Gray took command of the company and led it throughout the attack under
terrific fire from all arms, showing high qualities of leadership and personal
bravery.General Orders No. 15, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Waverly, MA

GRAY, JOSEPH W. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 7th Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 18,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph W.
Gray, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Romagne,
France, October 18, 1918. Lieutenant Gray, although wounded, personally supervised the
construction of a bridge under severe artillery and direct machine-gun fire, thereby
making it possible for the infantry and artillery to advance to more advantageous
positions.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Titusville, PA

GRAY, THOMAS J. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Thomas J. Gray, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of
Chateau-Thierry, France, on July 28, 1918. Private Gray distinguished himself when,
with four other men, he raided an enemy machine-gun nest held by 12 Germans. As a
result of their daring and presence of mind, one of the enemy was killed, the other 11
captured, and their four machine-guns turned upon the retreating foe.General Orders No. No. 108, W.D., 1918Home Town:
Elliott, IA

GRAYSON, THOMAS J. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 2 -
3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas
J. Grayson, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Exermont, France, October 2 - 3, 1918. Lieutenant Grayson commanded a combat patrol
which penetrated 2 kilometers into the enemy lines, and although twice attacked he
maintained his position for 36 hours without supplies before returning to our lines with
valuable information. The leadership and initiative displayed by Lieutenant Grayson were
vital factors in the successful performance of this important mission.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Biloxi,
MS

*GREEN, DONALD R. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Battery E, 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald
R. Green, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt,
France, September 12, 1918. Sergeant Green continued in the service of his piece under a
galling enfilading fire. In his fortitude and devotion to duty, he set a high example to the
men of his section until he and his entire crew were casualties. He was killed while
serving his piece.General Orders No. 15, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Anacostia, DC

GREEN, DONALD W. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 26 -
August 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Donald W. Green, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26 to August 1, 1918. Second Lieutenant
Green set an example of heroism and devotion to duty at Coix Rouge Farm, when he
continued to lead his platoon through heavy fire for five days after being
wounded.General Orders No. No. 108, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Chicago, IL

GREEN, ERNEST B. Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 25, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Ernest B. Green, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bellicourt, France, September 25, 1918. Although stunned and bruised by a shell
which burst in his trench, he went to the aid of a comrade outside of the trench and
brought him to safety. This was in full view of the enemy and under heavy
shelling.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Concord, NC

GREEN, GARLAND Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Garland Green, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Mezy,
France, July 15, 1918. During the German artillery bombardment of July 15, Private
Green carried messages between company and battalion headquarters, and, although
wounded in the arm, refused evacuation until relieved two days later.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Barkers
Creek, NC

*GREEN, HERBERT D. Private, U.S. Army
Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Herbert D. Green, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cunel,
France, October 19, 1918. Private Green voluntarily crossed an area swept by heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire to carry water to distressed members of his platoon. He
was killed in the performance of this self-assigned task.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Buffalo,
OH

GREEN, JAMES O., JR. Captain, U.S. Army
23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June 6,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James O.
Green, Jr., Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chateau-Thierry,
France, June 6, 1918. After two platoons under his command had been practically wiped
out, Captain Green continued forward to his objective with two enlisted men and
remained throughout the night under heavy fire in hope of keeping the ground gained
until reinforcement came up.General Orders No.
No. 19, W.D., 1921Home Town: Whitewater, WI

*GREEN, WALLACE Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 17, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Wallace Green, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Frapelle,
France, August 17, 1918. Sergeant Green unhesitatingly and with great coolness and
courage went forward under a heavy enemy barrage to destroy wire entanglements and
continued this hazardous work until killed.General
Orders No. 15, W.D., 1919Home Town: Eure, NC

GREEN, WILLIAM W. Captain, U.S. Army
Company H, 365th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 10 & November 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service
Cross is presented to William W. Green, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action at Bellaire Farm, France, October 10, 1918, and at the Bois Frehaut, France,
November 10, 1918. On October 10, 1918, Captain Green, with utter disregard of his
own personal danger, went out under enemy machine-gun and shell fire and rescued three
wounded men of his company who were lying in an exposed position, administered first
aid, and carried them, one at a time, to a place of comparative safety. On November 10,
1918, Captain Green led his company through wire and heavy enemy fire to its objective,
when he found that the right flank of his company was exposed to enemy fire. After the
arrival of two platoons and two machine guns as reinforcements, Captain Green climbed
a tree in order to see over the crest of the hill behind which the enemy was advancing. In
this exposed post he was subjected to heavy shrapnel and machine-gun fire, many
branches of the tree being cut, but his observation enabled him so to organize his position
that his command was able to repulse successfully three enemy counterattacks, thereby
enabling the battalion to hold the Bois Frehaut.General Orders No. No. 22, W.D., 1929Home Town: Afton, VA

GREEN, WILLIE Corporal, U.S. Army
Company B, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 13, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Willie Green, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Vilcey, France, September 13, 1918, While officers were holding a conference in a
dugout on our outpost line, a German patrol came across a small footbridge directly to the
entrance of the dugout and threw a grenade inside. Corporal Green, without any thought
of personal danger, in order to save his officers from injury, stood on the grenade and
then shot two of the retreating patrol.General
Orders No. No. 127, W.D., 1918Home Town: Hastings, OK

GREENE, DON Private, U.S. Army
Company H, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Don Greene, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Bois-de-
Barricourt, France, November 2, 1918. Private Greene displayed conspicuous bravery in
twice carrying important messages across an area under heavy shell and machine-gun fire
from the front and flanks.General Orders 81, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Eldorado, KS

GREENE, EDWARD B. Cook, U.S. Army
Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 15,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward B.
Greene, Cook, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Greves Farm, France,
July 15, 1918. During a bombardment, and after his kitchen had been blown to pieces,
Cook Greene voluntarily carried ammunition to exposed positions for several hours under
heavy enemy shell fire and in plain view of the enemy balloons. Although wounded in
both legs, he refused to be evacuated until ordered to the rear. After rejoining his battery
from the hospital he was again wounded in action.General Orders No. 8, W.D., 1935Home Town: Douglas, AZ

GREENE, HAROLD First Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harold Greene, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. When his commanding officer was
severely wounded and evacuated, First Sergeant Greene took command of the company
and led it into effective combat. He continued to lead the company forward through a
terrific fire of artillery and machine-guns for more than a mile after being severely
wounded, and refused to be evacuated until he had received a second wound which made
it impossible for him to continue further.General
Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: Binghamton, NY

GREENE, HENRY W. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Henry W. Greene, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
south of Ronssoy, France, September 28, 1918. Sergeant Greene left the shelter of a
trench and went forward some 35 yards and assisted a wounded soldier to shelter. This
act was performed shortly after daybreak at a time when the location of the wounded man
and the trench were being swept by hostile fire.General Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Brooklyn,
NY

GREENE, JAMES A. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June
7, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
A. Greene, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny,
France, June 7, 1918. While in charge of an outpost, Corporal Greene was attacked by a
patrol of 12 Germans and held his ground single-handed after the other members of the
outpost were either killed or wounded. He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy patrol,
repulsing it, and then held his post until relief came.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Providence, RI

GREENE, JOHN N. Captain, U.S. Army
6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: March 1,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John N.
Greene, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Ansauville sector,
March 1, 1918. Attacked in a dugout by a large party of Germans, Captain Greene was
wounded by the explosion of an enemy hand grenade. He refused to surrender when
ordered to do so, but instead fought vigorously until he had wounded or driven away all
of the attacking party.General Orders No. No. 126,
W.D., 1918Home Town: Staunton, VA

GREENFIELD, WILLIAM G. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company G, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to William G. Greenfield, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 1918. Although wounded, Sergeant
Greenfield continued to advance with his organization until its objective was reached. He
showed qualities of leadership by organizing all the men he could find and assuming
command until he was relieved by officers and ordered to have his wound
dressed.General Orders No. No. 128, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Camargo, OK

GREENWAY, JOHN C. Lieutenant Colonel,
U.S. Army 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John C. Greenway, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. During a terrific enemy shelling on two of his
battalions, and after both his battalion commanders had been wounded. Colonel
Greenway personally directed the activities and greatly encouraged his forces by his
presence. Leading them in attack he demonstrated the utmost valor at the most critical
moments, and he was the first of his command to enter the German trench which marked
the objective of the day's attack.General Orders
No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: Warren, AZ

*GREENWOOD, HARRY L. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company K, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Harry L. Greenwood, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Malancourt, France, September 26, 1918. On September 26 Sergeant
Greenwood personally led a patrol of four men against a machine-gun which was holding
up the advance, captured the gun and nine prisoners. He inspired his men to greater effort
by his excellent example, under heavy machine-gun fire, and was killed while
reorganizing his platoon after a counterattack.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

GREER, GEORGE B. Private, U.S. Army
117th Trench Mortar Battery, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: March 19,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George B.
Greer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the village of Negre,
France, March 19, 1918. Private Greer, with utter disregard of his own personal danger,
volunteered to carry an important message for his platoon commander. While on a shell-
swept road endeavoring to carry out this mission he was severely wounded by a shell
fragment and was found in this condition by a French soldier. Being unable to speak
French he could not explain the importance of his mission. With the assistance of the
French soldier, however, Private Greer continued on his mission until he was able to
deliver the message to a member of his own organization. He soon thereafter became
unconscious from the effects of his wound. Private Greer displayed extraordinary
courage, self-sacrifice, and devotion to duty in completing his mission after having been
so severely wounded.General Orders No. No. 22,
W.D., 1929Home Town: Baltimore, MD

GREGORY, RALPH AMHERST Major, U.S.
Army 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 16,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Ralph
Amherst Gregory, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Agnan,
France, July 16, 1918. During an attack on Hill 200 in which his battalion participated,
the French and American forces were repulsed with heavy losses owing to terrific
machine-gun and artillery fire. Leaving the protection afforded by the trenches and
mounting the parapet thereof, with utter disregard for his own safety and in full view of
the enemy, he exhorted his men to again attack, his indifference to the intense enemy
machine-gun fire to which he was subjected raising the morale of his men to so high a
pitch as to enable them to renew the assault with great courage and determination, driving
the enemy from their strongly held positions.General Orders No. 9, W.D., 1923Home Town: Scranton, PA

GRESHAM, FRANK B. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company G, 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Frank B. Gresham, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near the Bois-du-Fays, France, September 26, 1918. After his patrol had been twice
scattered by machine-gun, fire, Sergeant Gresham continued his reconnaissance,
accompanied by only one other soldier, and secured the information for which he had
been sent. Upon rejoining his company he was placed in command of his platoon, whose
commander had been wounded, and succeeded in reorganizing it under heavy shell
fire.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Augusta, GA

GRIBBON, JOHN J. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
July 30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
John J. Gribbon, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Meurcy
Farm, France, July 30, 1918. When his patrol had been caught under a severe cross fire
by machine-guns and most of the members killed or wounded, and the survivors
withdrawn to cover, it was discovered that a wounded man had been left at the farthest
point to which the patrol had advanced. Sergeant Gribbon, then a corporal, volunteered to
rescue him. Running a hundred yards over open country swept by withering machine-gun
fire, he reached the severely wounded member of his patrol, and half dragged, half
carried his helpless comrade back with him to safety.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

GRIDER, THOMAS E. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
22, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Thomas E. Grider, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons,
France, July 22, 1918. Private Grider carried important messages through heavy shell and
machine-gun fire and fought his way through territory occupied by the
enemy.General Orders 87, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Danville, IL

*GRIFFIN, HARRY Q. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July 16,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry Q.
Griffin, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action on Hill 200,
near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. When the first attack on Hill 200 was made by
American troops on July 16, 1918, Second Lieutenant Griffin led his platoon to the most
advanced point reached by any detachment and was killed when within 20 yards of an
enemy machine-gun emplacement.General Orders
No. 99, W.D., 1918Home Town: Winthrop, MA

GRIFFIN, MARTIN G. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: October 6,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Martin G.
Griffin, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etienne,
France, October 6, 1918. After the major and adjutant of the battalion had been killed,
Lieutenant Griffin took command of the battalion and led it in an attack over difficult
terrain, under heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. He gained his objective and held
it.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Fall River, MA

GRIFFIN, ROBERT A. Captain, U.S. Army
364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September 26 -
29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert
A. Griffin, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Epinonville,
France, September 26 - 29, 1918. His company having suddenly become trapped in the
smoke and fog under heavy enemy artillery fire, Captain Griffin displayed notable
coolness in getting his men to cover in a trench near by, being the last to take shelter,
though he was knocked down by bursting shell in so doing. As soon as the fire abated he
quickly re-disposed his men and led them toward the enemy. On the next afternoon,
during the attack on Epinonville, he led eleven soldiers in a successful charge on an
enemy machine-gun nest. Later he personally assisted in carrying in wounded men of his
company under heavy machine-gun fire. On the afternoon of September 29 Captain
Griffin was severely wounded while on a patrol, but he continued on under heavy
machine-gun and artillery fire, and successfully accomplished his mission.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home Town: Edenvale,
CA

GRIFFITH, CHAUNCEY M. Private, U.S.
Army Battery F, 10th Field Artillery, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Chauncey M. Griffith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Greves Farm, France, July 15, 1918. Responding to a call for volunteers, Private Griffith,
with eight other soldiers, manned two guns of a French battery which had been deserted
by the French during the unprecedented fire, after many casualties had been inflicted on
their forces. For two hours he remained at this post and poured an effective fire into the
ranks of the enemy.General Orders No. 46, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Amery, WI

GRIFFITH, LUTHER C. Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Luther C. Griffith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. When the other members of a Lewis gun
crew had become casualties, Private Griffith operated the gun single-handed, and,
attacking an enemy machine-gun emplacement, killed the gunner and made the other two
members of the crew prisoners.General Orders 81,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Reidsville, NC

*GRIFFITH, OSCAR C. Private First Class,
U.S. Army 12th Ambulance Company, 1st Sanitary Train, 1st Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: April 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Oscar C. Griffith, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action at Villers-Tournelle, France on April 26, 1918. Private
First Class Griffith displayed extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in going to the
assistance of a wounded man lying in the open and administering first aid under heavy
fire. He was killed while engaged in this courageous service.General Orders No. 88, W.D., 1918Home Town: Gadsden, AL

GRIFFITH, WALTER Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Walter Griffith, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Argonne
Forest, France, October 4, 1918. Private Griffith was delivering a message to the front
line when he encountered an enemy machine-gun firing on our front line troops from the
rear. He crawled to the emplacement and silenced the fire from the gun by killing both
gunners.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Hitchins, KY

GRIFFITHS, ALFRED S. Captain, U.S. Army
308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 19,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred S.
Griffiths, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Ville Savoye,
France, August 19, 1918. While suffering from the effects of gas, Captain Griffiths led a
liaison patrol to the flanking battalion across an open slope and under direct enemy
observation, exposed during the whole journey to terrific artillery and machine-gun fire.
He remained on duty as battalion adjutant after all other officers had been evacuated
because of the effects of gas, although he had been rendered temporarily speechless and
blind by a severe gassing.General Orders No. 35,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Amityville, Long Island, NY

GRIMES, EUSTIS B. Second Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: September
26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Eustis
B. Grimes, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. During a violent enemy bombardment
Lieutenant Grimes advanced with his detachment under intense machine-gun fire, wiped
out a machine-gun nest, and captured the gun, which had been harassing the right of our
line. He displayed exceptional bravery and resourcefulness throughout the entire
engagement.General Orders No. No. 138, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Fitchburg, MA

GRINDLE, IVOR Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 103d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Ivor Grindle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Marcheville, France, September 26, 1918. Private Grindle, with Sergeant John P.
Diggins, climbed out of a trench in the face of severe shrapnel and machine-gun fire,
proceeding 150 yards across an open space to the aid of a wounded officer and dressed
his wounds.General Orders No. No. 143, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Bucksport, ME

GRINSTEAD, JAMES R. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company M, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26 - 30, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to James R. Grinstead, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Buzemont, France, September 26 - 30, 1918. Although wounded in the foot,
while still in the departure trench, he went forward in the attack with his company. Later,
he led two platoons to the attack against superior numbers, and in the face of withering
fire. Wounded a second time, he refused to be evacuated until the regiment was
relieved.General Orders No. 59, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Pawhuska, OK

*GRISHAM, JESSE M. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company L, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Jesse M. Grisham, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Fey-en-Haye, France, September 12, 1918. When the advance of his company was
halted by an impassable barbed-wire entanglement, Corporal Grisham voluntarily jumped
out of a trench in the face of heavy machine-gun fire and cut sufficient paths through the
wire to enable the company to continue its advance. In the performance of this self-
sacrificing act this gallant soldier was killed.General Orders No. No. 129, W.D., 1918Home Town: Holland,
AR

GRISWOLD, AVA H. First Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company C, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 9 - 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Ava H. Griswold, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Romagne, France, October 9 - 12,1918. First Sergeant Griswold displayed
initiative and marked personal bravery in voluntarily organizing the leading patrols under
heavy fire beyond the front lines of his company. He thus obtained valuable information,
his activity providing against surprise attacks by the enemy at a critical period. When he
could not obtain volunteers for patrols, he did not hesitate to go on dangerous
reconnaissance missions by himself.General
Orders 71, W.D., 1919Home Town: Paxton, IL

GRISWOLD, CHAUNCEY J. Private First
Class, U.S. Army Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division,
A.E.F.Date of Action: October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished
Service Cross is presented to Chauncey J. Griswold, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for
extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 16, 1918. Private
Griswold volunteered to leave his battalion which was in support, and went forward to
the front line where he established a dressing station. He remained with this advance
station during the entire time it was in the line and gave first aid to the wounded under
constant shell fire and through frequent gas attacks.General Orders No. 35, W.D., 1919Home Town: Dorchester, MA

*GRISWOLD, LEVI W. Corporal, U.S. Army
Company C, 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Levi W. Griswold, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
in the Montrebeau Woods, France, September 29,1918. During a hostile counterattack
Corporal Griswold, with absolute disregard for personal safety, crept out from a shell
hole under terrific machine-gun fire and gas bombardment in an attempt to assist a
wounded comrade to adjust his gas mask. He was killed in the performance of this self-
sacrificing mission.General Orders 89, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Yarrow, MO

*GROBTUCK, SAMUEL D. Private First Class,
U.S. Army Company K, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: August 21, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Samuel D. Grobtuck, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Ville Savoye, France, August 21, 1918. While carrying a message
to his battalion commander asking for reinforcements, Private Grobtuck passed through
the village of Ville Savoye filled with mustard gas, and was killed by shell fire while
crossing an open field under direct observation of the enemy.General Orders No. 32, W.D., 1919Home Town: New York, NY

GROENENBOON, ONNO Private, U.S. Army
Company L, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: June
2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Onno
Groenenboon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Cantigny,
France, June 2, 1918. Private Groenenboon went forward under intense machine-gun and
artillery fire and assisted in the removal of a wounded soldier over a distance of one
kilometer.General Orders No. 26, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Volga, SD

*GROSS, GEORGE Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to George Gross, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Sechault, France, September 29, 1918. Although he had been badly gassed, Private Gross
kept his machine-gun in action until he fell beside his gun.General Orders No. 13, W.D., 1919Home Town: Washington,
DC

GROSS, JOHN J. Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John J. Gross, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Flirey, France, September 12, 1918. When the advance of his company had been held up
by a hostile machine gun, Private Gross, single-handed, advanced upon and captured the
machine gun and five machine gunners, displaying splendid courage and utter disregard
of his own personal danger. By his extraordinary heroism Private Gross saved the lives of
many men and permitted his company to continue the advance.General Orders No. No. 6, W.D., 1930Home Town: Fairfield, IA

GROVE, GLENN M. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 11th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Glenn M. Grove, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Nantillois, France, September 26, 1918. Sergeant Grove, with two officers, using
captured German Maxim guns, pushed forward to a heavily shelled area from which the
other troops had withdrawn, and by their accurate and effective fire kept groups of the
enemy from occupying advantageous positions. When given permission to withdraw,
Sergeant Grove declined to o so, but maintained fire superiority all afternoon until it
became too dark to see. His conspicuous gallantry furnished an inspiration to the other
members of the command.General Orders No. No.
145, W.D., 1918Home Town: Tyrone, PA

GROVES, JOHN H. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company L, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 16, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John H. Groves, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St.
Juvin, France, October 16, 1918. Sergeant Groves led a patrol against a machine-gun nest
which was causing many casualties in his company. He then worked his way to the rear
of another machine-gun position, charged it, capturing three prisoners, two guns, and
killing six of the enemy.General Orders No. 46,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Warehouse Point, CT

GROWDON, JAMES P. Captain, U.S. Army
4th Engineers, 4th Engineers, 4th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: August 5,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James P.
Growdon, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of Fismes,
France, August 5, 1918. After reconnoitering a sector of the River Vesle in advance of
the front lines of the infantry for the purpose of selecting a site for a footbridge, Captain
Growdon went with a small party of engineers through an enemy barrage from 77-
millimeter and one-pounder guns and assisted in directing the construction work. As soon
as the operations were discovered machine-gun fire was opened upon the party, but they
continued at work, removing the German wire entanglements and successfully
completing a bridge, which was of great value in subsequent operations.General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: Portland,
OR

GRULKEY, FRED F. Private, U.S. Army
Company C, 113th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 12, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Fred F. Grulkey, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Bois
d'Ormont, northeast of St. Mogneux, France, October 12, 1918. Private Grulkey was
seriously wounded in the chest, but he continued in the advance until he was again
wounded, when he crawled forward with his company to its objective.General Orders No. No. 130, W.D., 1918Home Town: El
Reno, OK

GRUMLEY, FRED Corporal, U.S. Army
Company I, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Fred
Grumley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Reims,
France, July 15, 1918. After his rifle had been put out of commission Corporal Grumley
jumped to the parapet with hand grenades, with which he aided materially in compelling
the retreat of the Germans.General Orders 81,
W.D., 1919Home Town: Columbus, OH

GRUNDY, JOHN Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to John Grundy, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Tuilerie
Farm, France, November 1, 1918. Private Grundy made his way through heavy shell and
machine-gun fire to his lieutenant, who had been seriously wounded, and dressed his
wounds. He later rendered excellent service by keeping liaison between the platoons of
his company while they were under severe machine-gun and shell fire. He continued to
render valuable service in this way until wounded.General Orders No. 46, W.D., 1919Home Town: Philadelphia,
PA

GUCWA, JOSEPH Private, U.S. Army
Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
19, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph
Gucwa, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France,
July 19, 1918. Severely wounded at the beginning of the offensive, Private Gucwa
remained with his company throughout the day, attacked with it again in the evening, and
accompanied it, fighting bravely until it reached its objective.General Orders No. No. 132, W.D., 1918Home Town: Newark,
NJ

GUDE, CHARLES J. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company D, 342d Machine-Gun Battalion, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Charles J. Gude, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action near Bouclair, France, November 3, 1918. After being twice wounded and
unconscious for about an hour, upon being revived Private Gude took command of his
squad and later of his section, after the squad and section leaders had been wounded,
refusing first aid until he was relieved and ordered to the rear by his platoon
commander.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Nebraska City, NE

GUENTHER, ALOIS J. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company C, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
August 10, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Alois J. Guenther, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action west of
Fismette, France, August 10, 1918. Sergeant Guenther, with another soldier, voluntarily
left a place of safety and crawled through heavy machine-gun and shell fire to the aid of a
comrade who had fallen wounded during the withdrawal of their company from an
exposed position, carrying him 75 yards across an open area to shelter.General Orders No. No. 128, W.D., 1918Home Town:
Pittsburgh, PA

GUENTHER, CHARLES R. Private, U.S. Army
Battery B, 102d Artillery, 26th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: February 28,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles R.
Guenther, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Chavignon,
Chemin-des-Dames, France, February 28, 1918. Private Guenther was wounded while
reporting to his post under a heavy bombardment of his battery on February 28, 1918. He
nevertheless served his gun during the whole duration of the barrage, and, although
wounded, he displayed extraordinary bravery and gave a fine example of devotion to
duty.General Orders No. No. 129, W.D.,
1918Home Town: Webster, MA

*GUESS, JOHN, JR. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company H, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 28, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to John Guess, Jr., Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Eclisfontaine, France, September 28, 1918. Assisted by another sergeant, and
leading a combat group across an open valley under constant hostile fire, Sergeant Guess
completed the capture of four machine-gun nests and three prisoners. He was seriously
wounded in the encounter and died soon afterwards.General Orders No. 21, W.D., 1919Home Town: El Monte, CA

GUINUP, EARL M. Private, U.S. Army
Company K, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 23, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Earl M. Guinup, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Grand
Pre, France, October 23, 1918. While Grand Pre was being severely bombarded by
artillery, Private Guinup volunteered to enter a section of the town to determine the
advisability of his company's entrance therein. He successfully accomplished his mission
through the severe barrage and returned with the necessary information for the
entrance.General Orders No. 35, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Fulton, NY

*GULBRANDSEN, ARVID W. Second
Lieutenant, U.S. Army 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: October 8, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Arvid W. Gulbrandsen, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary
heroism in action near Bois-de-Chaume, France, October 8, 1918. Leading his platoon
against an enemy machine-gun nest which was inflicting severe casualties on his
battalion, Lieutenant Gulbrandsen continued to advance alone in the face of the
annihilating machine-gun fire, after 14 of his men were killed about him. Before reaching
his objective, he was killed by machine-gun fire from his right flank.General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919Home Town: Chicago,
IL

GUMBS , ESRIC C. Private First Class, U.S.
Army Company E, 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: November 2 - 4, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross
is presented to Esric C. Gumbs, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism
in action near Authe and Sy, France, November 2 - 4, 1918. Private Gumbs, while acting
as battalion runner, repeatedly crossed areas subjected to heavy shell and machine-gun
fire, carrying messages to and from flank companies. His work, performed with
unhesitating devotion to duty, materially contributed to the successful advance of his
battalion.General Orders No. 44, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Brooklyn, NY

GUMM, JAY D. Sergeant, U.S. Army
117th Train Headquarters and Military Police, 42d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: July 15, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Jay D. Gumm, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at
Vadenay, north of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. During the shelling of
Vadenay Sergeant Gumm voluntarily left a place of safety and went through heavy fire of
major caliber shells and rescued a French soldier who was lying, severely wounded, in
the street.General Orders No. 20, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Dallas, TX

GUMP, NOAH L. Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 7th Engineers, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: November 5,
1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Noah L.
Gump, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Brieulles, France,
November 5, 1918. When three of the boats supporting a pontoon bridge across the
Meuse River were destroyed by artillery fire, Private Gump voluntarily waded into the
stream under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire and held up the deck of the bridge
until new boats were launched and placed in position.General Orders No. 37, W.D., 1919Home Town: Fulton, KS

GUNCKLE, WILK Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 3, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Wilk Gunckle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Hearne,
Belgium, November 3, 1918. Private Gunckle volunteered and guided ammunition
carriers to advanced positions, despite the fact that he was seriously wounded in the face,
which made it necessary to hold a bandage in place during the journey to and from the
front. After receiving treatment at the first-aid station he returned to his
duties.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Osgood, OH

GUNDERSON, ARTHUR J. Sergeant, U.S.
Army Company B, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.Date of
Action: September 26, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Arthur J. Gunderson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in
action on the Meuse River, France, September 26, 1918. When the advance of his platoon
was held up by fire from three .77 fieldpieces which were being protected by one
machine gun, Sergeant Gunderson, with two comrades, advanced on this battery, which
was firing point-blank, and, by short rushes and with utter disregard for personal safety,
put the machine gun out of action, killed the crew, and captured the three fieldpieces, thus
enabling his platoon to advance to its objective.General Orders No. No. 56, W.D., 1922Home Town: Chicago, IL

GUNN, FRED L. Private, U.S. Army
Company D, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: May
28 - 31, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to
Fred L. Gunn, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at the battle of
Cantigny, France, May 28 - 31,1918. Private Gunn repeatedly on his own initiative left
the security of the trench to administer first aid under fire and in full view of the enemy
snipers and machine-gunners. His brave conduct was a noble example and his
ministration relieved suffering and saved lives.General Orders No. 99, W.D., 1918Home Town: Meridian, MS

GUNST, GERALD H. First Lieutenant, U.S.
Army 360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 2, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Gerald H. Gunst, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Andevanne, France, November 2, 1918. When several officers of a company became
casualties, Lieutenant Gunst took command of an assault platoon. Although wounded in
the leg while leading his platoon in the attack, he continued on until the objective was
reached. Hen then voluntarily carried an important message to regimental headquarters,
crossing an area covered by enemy machine-gun fire.General Orders No. No. 39, W.D., 1920Home Town: Corpus Christi,
TX

*GUNTERMAN, JAMES Private, U.S. Army
Company M, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, A.E.F.Date of Action: July
25, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James
Gunterman, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Argenthol, France,
July 25, 1918. While charging an enemy machine-gun nest which was holding up the
advance of his squad Private Gunterman was mortally wounded, but his heroic deed
enabled his comrades to capture the nest.General
Orders No. No. 16, W.D., 1920Home Town: Rumsey, KY

GUSTAFSON, CHARLES Private, U.S. Army
Company G, 5th Ammunition Train, 5th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
October 24, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Charles Gustafson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Septsarges, France, October 24, 1918. When an enemy shell struck some pyrotechnics
stored in the ammunition dump of his organization, Private Gustafson assisted in
removing inflammable material and placing the fire under control. Through his coolness
and courage the destruction of a large quantity of nearby ammunition was
avoided.General Orders No. 37, W.D.,
1919Home Town: Cooperstown, NY

GUTHRIE, ELMER F. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company E, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
November 1, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is presented
to Elmer F. Guthrie, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near
Barricourt, France, November 1, 1918. When his battalion encountered heavy machine-
gun fire, which stopped its advance, Sergeant Guthrie quickly organized a group of ten or
twelve men from different companies and led them with exceptional dash and courage, in
an attack on the enemy gun. Skillfully picking out a protected route, he succeeded in
flanking the nest and annihilating the crew.General
Orders 95, W.D., 1919Home Town: Hutchinson, KS

GUYER, THOMAS L. Private, U.S. Army
Company I, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F.Date of Action:
September 29, 1918Citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is
presented to Thomas L. Guyer, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action
near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Although wounded severely by shell fire,
Private Guyer remained on duty as machine-gun ammunition carrier throughout the day,
refusing to be evacuated. His example of courage inspired those serving near
him.General Orders 81, W.D., 1919Home
Town: Erie, PA